Substance
Cadmium salts or fumes

Pathology
Diverse multisystemic toxicities that are not clearly understood.

Symptoms
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, salivation, gastritis, headache, vertigo, exhaustion, collapse, acute renal failure, chemical pneumonitis with pulmonary edema on inhalation, death.

Emergency Measures
Gastric lavage and catharsis, with chelating agents such as EDTA, may be useful in some acute exposures. Inhalation may require ventilatory support.

Comments
Long-term effects vary with duration and severity of exposure. Renal function may be affected. Chronic exposures have resulted in osteomalacia, emphysema, and increased risk of lung or prostate cancer.