From Sphygmomanometer to Lungs: Unveiling Mercury Poisoning in Emergency Department
From Sphygmomanometer to Lungs: Unveiling Mercury Poisoning in Emergency Department
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United States: Springer Nature B.V
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United States: Springer Nature B.V
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Mercury, a ubiquitous heavy metal, poses a significant threat to human health. Intravenous mercury poisoning is an uncommon but critical medical emergency. The nature and severity of its toxic effects depend on the form of mercury encountered: elemental, inorganic, or organic. It can affect almost all organ systems in the body. Chelating agents are...
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From Sphygmomanometer to Lungs: Unveiling Mercury Poisoning in Emergency Department
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11358336
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_11358336
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2168-8184
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2168-8184
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10.7759/cureus.65699
