Abstract |
1 A woman developed severe mercury intoxication from ingestion of about 2.5 g of mercuric chloride. 2 Antidotal treatment with a dithiol (BAL i.m.) and a monothiol ( tiopronin i.v.) was started promptly. 3 Dialysis treatment thereafter markedly increased the elimination of mercury, thus hastening recovery. 4 It is suggested that chelating agents associated with dialysis are an effective treatment for mercury poisoning.
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Authors | F Giunta, D Di Landro, M Chiaranda, L Zanardi, A Dal Palù, G P Giron, G Bressa, L Cima |
Journal | Human toxicology
(Hum Toxicol)
Vol. 2
Issue 2
Pg. 243-6
(Apr 1983)
ISSN: 0144-5952 [Print] England |
PMID | 6222964
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Hair Preparations
- Dimercaprol
- Mercuric Chloride
- Mercury
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Topics |
- Dimercaprol
(therapeutic use)
- Erythrocyte Count
- Female
- Hair Preparations
(poisoning)
- Humans
- Mercuric Chloride
- Mercury
(blood)
- Mercury Poisoning
- Middle Aged
- Renal Dialysis
- Time Factors
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