Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I accidentally broke the thermometer. Can it be disinfected with sulfur powder?Doctor's answer:
The main component in thermometers is mercury, which can cause poisoning through evaporation absorption or oral ingestion. However, ultraviolet disinfectant powder cannot disinfect it. It is recommended to ventilate the room promptly, wrap the mercury beads in a transparent plastic bag, and then dispose of them properly. Considering the current situation, ventilation should suffice, and it can also be cleaned with milk. It is advised not to overreact; ventilate for 24 hours and clean the environment thoroughly. Don’t worry too much!