RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Mercury: Is it elemental my dear Watson?
JF Emergency Medicine Journal
JO Emerg Med J
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine
SP 82
OP 83
DO 10.1136/emj.19.1.82
VO 19
IS 1
A1 Poulden, M
YR 2002
UL http://emj.bmj.com/content/19/1/82.abstract
AB A case of poisoning with a mercury “solution” is reported. The solution was known to contain mercury but its exact nature was unknown. Despite appropriate initial management, various assumptions were made that resulted in a “toxic” level. The presentation and management is discussed.