Nursing experience in the treatment of toxic encephalopathy caused by acute mercury poisoning

VernacularTitle:急性汞中毒致中毒性脑病救治1例护理体会
Author: Fang XIE ¹ ; Wei XU ¹ ; Shuyuan TANG ¹ ; Rui FANG ¹
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1. 首都医科大学附属北京朝阳医院职业病与中毒医学科，北京　100020
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Mercury; Encephalopathy; Poisoning; Acute; Nurse
From: Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(6):456-458
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Mercury possesses high toxicity and metal-dissolving properties, enabling it to form amalgam alloys with precious metals such as gold, silver, tin, and lead. The purification of target metals can be achieved through the volatilization process of heated amalgam. This report presents a case of toxic encephalopathy caused by acute mercury poisoning. The Department of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, admitted and successfully treated a clinical case of toxic encephalopathy resulting from acute exposure to metallic mercury vapor. The nursing protocol and clinical outcomes are detailed herein. This paper conducts a retrospective analysis of clinical data to provide support for the prevention and control of mercury poisoning.