What if the mercury thermometer breaks?

Mercury thermometer is broken, the mercury component will volatilize. If the room is airtight will lead to mercury poisoning, it is recommended to open the doors and windows in time. If mercury drops on the ground need to wear latex gloves to pick up glass fragments, with cardboard to collect scattered mercury on the ground, and then put mercury in a sealed bag for disposal, the room is best ventilated after 24 hours before entering.