what happens if you get powdered mercury in an open wound?

[ermete55]

My mom broke a thermometer.What happens if you get powdered mercury in an open wound (fresh from surgery?) it's very difficolut to take it... thank you

 

[Kay Kim]

The answer is,
http://southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/health-topics/mercury.php

 

[ec1968]

My mom broke a thermometer.What happens if you get powdered mercury in an open wound (fresh from surgery?) it's very difficolut to take it... thank you

Just a minor point ermete

If your Mom broke a mercury thermometer, it is more likely that it contained liquid mercury rather than powdered mercury.

 

[ermete55]

you right. Small liquid balls. Read on internet tha is not dangerous (it's a small quantity). To take it from the floor (very difficoult) i use Scotch tape.

 

[Galaxia2002]

Sorry for the late reply! but What it should be made when mercury spills in a surface is to take some sulfur powder and put over the spilled area, let one hour rest and sweep with a broom and discard.