I jabbed myself today with a lead pencil, anyways, there was a little spot of blood...should I go see a doctor, can I get poisoned ftom just a little jab??
2007-01-16 10:49:14 · 16 answers · asked by HAPPY <3 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
I believe pencils actually contain graphite, not lead - so no lead poisoning.
2007-01-16 10:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No worries! Your pencil lead is not actually lead - it's a form of carbon called graphite. The lead you're thinking of is a metal and is not found in pencils. So, no chance of lead poisoning! On the other hand, you did break skin, so keep an eye on it for infection. If it obtains a strange coloring or still hurts for some time after the initial puncture, have a qualified health care professional take a look at it. Hope this helps!
2016-03-29 00:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pencils do not contain lead- they contain graphite. I know plenty of people who have jabbed themselves and drawn blood and been alright. Just put some peroxide on it and you'll be fine.
2007-01-16 11:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There is no lead in a lead pencil. It is actually graphite. Put some neosporin on it and forget it.
2007-01-16 10:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern day pencils are not make of lead. watch for signs of infection. increased redness, swelling, worsening pain. Is your Tetanus shot up to date, booster every 10 years (by the way)?
2007-01-20 09:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need to go and see a doctor... no lead in a pencil ... graphite .. put a bandage on it with a little polysporin or other antiseptic
2007-01-16 10:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by sswan007 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I asked my science teacher if lead poisoning was real and she said not unless your allergic to lead.
2007-01-16 10:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by LSUgurll 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, because pencils have graphite, not lead in them
2007-01-16 10:58:25 · answer #8 · answered by tedsacoolguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have done that to myself plenty of times and I am doing good!
2007-01-16 10:57:05 · answer #9 · answered by Cassandra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You kidding right??? ... no .. its ok ... as long as the pencil did not break inside .. ull be fine .. ull live .. dont worry .. its not lead ..
2007-01-16 10:51:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋