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Is silver dangerous?
silver is dangerous Silver is a mildly toxic element. When the metal or its compounds get on the skin, they can cause a bluish appearance known as argyria or argyrosis. Breathing in silver dust can have serious long-term health effects also. The highest recommended exposure for silver dust is 0.1 milligrams per cubic meter of air.
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Solder?
DefinitionSolder is used to connect electric wires or other metal parts together. Solder poisoning occurs when someone swallows solder in large amounts. It can also cause burns to the skin.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.Poisonous IngredientAntimonyBismuthCadmiumCopperEthylene glycolLeadMild acidsSilverTinZincWhere FoundSolderNote: This list may not include all sources of solder.SymptomsSymptoms for lead:Bladder and kidneys Kidney damageEyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Metallic tasteVision problemsYellow eyes (jaundice)Gastrointestinal Abdominal painConstipationDiarrheaExcessive thirstLoss of appetiteVomitingWeight lossHeart and blood CollapseConvulsionsHigh blood pressureLow blood pressureMuscles and joints ParalysisMuscle achesFatigueWeaknessJoint painNervous system ComaConfusionExcitabilityHallucinationsHeadacheIrritabilityLack of desire to do anythingSleeping difficultyTremorTwitchingUncoordinated movementsSkin Pale skinYellow skinSymptoms for tin and zinc chloride:Bladder and kidneys Decreased urine outputNo urine outputEyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Burns in mouth and throatYellow eyes (jaundice)Gastrointestinal DiarrheaVomitingSkin Yellow skinSymptoms for ethylene glycol:Disturbance in the acid balance of the blood (can lead to failure of many organs)Kidney failureSymptoms for cadmium:Kidney damageReduced brain function or intelligenceReduced lung functionSoftening of the bones and kidney failure (itai-itai disease)Symptoms for bismuth:DiarrheaEye irritationGingivitisKidney damageMetallic tasteSkin irritationSymptoms for silver:Greyish-black staining of the skin and mucus membranes (argyria)Silver deposits in the eyes (argyrosis)Symptoms for antimony:Chemical burnsDepressionDizzinessEczemaHeadacheIrritation of mucus membranesStomach problemsSymptoms for copper:FeverHome TreatmentSeek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:Patient's age, weight, and conditionName of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)Time it was swallowedAmount swallowedPoison Control, or a local emergency numberThe National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.See: Poison control center - emergency numberWhat to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:Activated charcoalBreathing tubeBronchoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the airways and lungsDialysisEndoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomachFluids by IVMedicine (antidote) to reverse the effect of the poisonOxygenSurgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement)Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)Washing of the skin (irrigation) -- perhaps every few hours for several daysExpectations (prognosis)How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.Outcomes depend on the type of poison swallowed:Ethylene glycol is extremely poisonous.Complete recovery from lead poisoning takes a year or more. It may cause permanent brain damage.If the amount of zinc or tin swallowed is low, recovery should occur within approximately 6 hours.Skin color changes due to silver poisoning are permament.Long-term poisoning with antimony and cadmium may lead to lung cancer.Recovery from acid poisoning depends on how much tissue has been damaged.ReferencesJacobsen D, Hovda KE. Methanol, ethylene glycol, and other toxic alcohols. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 32.Hall AH, Shannon MW. Other heavy metals. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 75.
Solder poisoning?
DefinitionSolder is used to connect electric wires or other metal parts together. Solder poisoning occurs when someone swallows solder in large amounts. It can also cause burns to the skin.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.Poisonous IngredientAntimonyBismuthCadmiumCopperEthylene glycolLeadMild acidsSilverTinZincWhere FoundSolderNote: This list may not include all sources of solder.SymptomsSymptoms for lead:Bladder and kidneys Kidney damageEyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Metallic tasteVision problemsYellow eyes (jaundice)Gastrointestinal Abdominal painConstipationDiarrheaExcessive thirstLoss of appetiteVomitingWeight lossHeart and blood CollapseConvulsionsHigh blood pressureLow blood pressureMuscles and joints ParalysisMuscle achesFatigueWeaknessJoint painNervous system ComaConfusionExcitabilityHallucinationsHeadacheIrritabilityLack of desire to do anythingSleeping difficultyTremorTwitchingUncoordinated movementsSkin Pale skinYellow skinSymptoms for tin and zinc chloride:Bladder and kidneys Decreased urine outputNo urine outputEyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Burns in mouth and throatYellow eyes (jaundice)Gastrointestinal DiarrheaVomitingSkin Yellow skinSymptoms for ethylene glycol:Disturbance in the acid balance of the blood (can lead to failure of many organs)Kidney failureSymptoms for cadmium:Kidney damageReduced brain function or intelligenceReduced lung functionSoftening of the bones and kidney failure (itai-itai disease)Symptoms for bismuth:DiarrheaEye irritationGingivitisKidney damageMetallic tasteSkin irritationSymptoms for silver:Greyish-black staining of the skin and mucus membranes (argyria)Silver deposits in the eyes (argyrosis)Symptoms for antimony:Chemical burnsDepressionDizzinessEczemaHeadacheIrritation of mucous membranesStomach problemsSymptoms for copper:FeverHome TreatmentSeek immediate medical help. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes.If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:Patient's age, weight, and conditionName of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)Time it was swallowedAmount swallowedPoison Control, or a local emergency numberThe National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.See: Poison control center - emergency numberWhat to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:Activated charcoalBreathing tubeBronchoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the airways and lungsDialysisEndoscopy -- camera down the throat to see burns in the esophagus and the stomachFluids by IVMedicine (antidote) to reverse the effect of the poisonOxygenSurgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement)Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)Washing of the skin (irrigation) -- perhaps every few hours for several daysExpectations (prognosis)How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.Outcomes depend on the type of poison swallowed:Ethylene glycol is extremely poisonous.Complete recovery from lead poisoning takes a year or more. It may cause permanent brain damage.If the amount of zinc or tin swallowed is low, recovery should occur within approximately 6 hours.Skin color changes due to silver poisoning are permanent.Long-term poisoning with antimony and cadmium may lead to lung cancer.Recovery from acid poisoning depends on how much tissue has been damaged.ReferencesJacobsen D, Hovda KE. Methanol, ethylene glycol, and other toxic alcohols. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 32.Hall AH, Shannon MW. Other heavy metals. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 75.Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/04/2011Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
