Acute mercury poisoning.
A case of deliberate self poisoning with approximately 7 g mercuric chloride (the lethal dose is about 1 g) is described. The patient died after 6 days despite the use of chelating agents, plasma exchange and intensive supportive therapy. The management of acute mercury toxicity is discussed.
McLauchlan
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Royal Liverpool Hospital.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D002614:Chelating Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008627:Mercuric Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000628:therapy; D010951:Plasma Exchange; D013406:Suicide, Attempted
D002614:Chelating Agents; D008627:Mercuric Chloride