Patient's question:
A thermometer broke in the drawer, there's a toy in the drawer, I didn't notice it. I took a toy from the drawer for the baby to play with for a while, didn't wash his face, and had some snacks. The toy hit the quickly opened lid of the rice powder. Will the baby get poisoned if he doesn't wash his face and eats snacks? Can the rice powder still be eaten? I only realized in the afternoon that a thermometer had broken. I gave the baby a bath, but I'm just frustrated. I'd like to hear the opinions of the doctors?Doctor's answer:
This parent should first ensure that the child absolutely stops eating rice powder, as the possibility of industrial pollution is very high. The main component of thermometers is mercury, also known as mercury, which is highly toxic. Mercury generally evaporates easily, and inhaling too much can lead to poisoning. The amount of mercury that the child may have come into contact with while playing with toys should not be significant. What you need to do now is immediately clean the drawer and the child's toys, and closely monitor the child's condition. If there are any changes in the child's complexion or mental state, seek medical attention promptly.