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[Mercury hazard in pediatric practice].

H F Rocha1, I F Farias, I G Farias

  • 1Departmento de Pediatria, UFRJ.

Jornal De Pediatria
|September 1, 1996
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Accidental mercury thermometer breaks in paediatric wards led to higher mercury levels in healthcare workers. This study highlights occupational mercury exposure risks in clinical settings.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Toxicology

Context:

  • Accidental inorganic mercury exposure occurred among healthcare professionals and patients at a paediatric hospital.
  • A significant number of mercury thermometers (228) broke within six paediatric wards over a six-month period (July-December 1992).
  • This event necessitated an investigation into potential mercury contamination and its health implications.

Purpose:

  • To assess the level of mercury contamination in individuals accidentally exposed to broken mercury thermometers.
  • To compare mercury levels in the urine of exposed healthcare professionals with a control group.
  • To evaluate the risks associated with inorganic mercury exposure in a hospital environment.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study compared mercury levels in urine samples from exposed hospital staff and a control group.

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  • Results indicated that medical doctors, nurses, and attendants had approximately double the mercury concentration in their urine compared to the control group (p<0.001).
  • This finding suggests significant occupational exposure to inorganic mercury from broken thermometers.

    • Impact:

    • The study underscores the potential for substantial occupational mercury exposure in healthcare settings due to common medical devices.
    • Findings emphasize the need for improved safety protocols and mercury spill management in hospitals to protect healthcare workers and patients.
    • Results contribute to understanding the toxicological impact of inorganic mercury and inform public health policies regarding hazardous materials in clinical environments.