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== Toxicity == | == Toxicity == | ||
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Cadmium is one of the most toxic metals, and should be treated as such. The main method of absorption of cadmium in industrial exposure is by inhalation, therefore, industrial processes which generate cadmium dust or fume should be well ventilated. A single exposure to high concentrations of freshly generated cadmium oxide fume can cause severe pulmonary irritation and even death. | |||
'''Testing'''<br/> | '''Testing'''<br/> | ||
Testing for cadmium can help aid in treatment for it. It cann be measured in the hair, nails, blood, and urine, but the most accurate tests are urinary tests.<ref name=Health>[http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=47&tid=15 Cadmium and health] Unknown Author, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Page last updated: September 1, 2010.</ref> | Testing for cadmium can help aid in treatment for it. It cann be measured in the hair, nails, blood, and urine, but the most accurate tests are urinary tests.<ref name=Health>[http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=47&tid=15 Cadmium and health] Unknown Author, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Page last updated: September 1, 2010.</ref> | ||
The amount of cadmium in the blood shows any recent exposure to cadmium. The amount of cadmium in the urine shows both your recent and your past exposure, making it the most accurate test.<ref name=Health/> | The amount of cadmium in the blood shows any recent exposure to cadmium. The amount of cadmium in the urine shows both your recent and your past exposure, making it the most accurate test.<ref name=Health/> | ||
'''Effects & Symptoms'''<br /> | '''Effects & Symptoms'''<br /> | ||
