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EAD POISONING


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,occurs when lead builds up in the body.often over a period of months or years

Even small amounts of lead can cause.serious health problems Children under

the age of 6 are especially vulnerable to,lead poisoning which can severely affect

.mental and physical development At very, .high levels lead poisoning can be fatal

- -Lead based paint and lead contaminateddust in older buildings are the most

common sources of lead poisoning in.children

Other sources of lead poisoning include, , ,contaminated air water soil and some

toys .and cosmetics

HAT IS LEAD POIS


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igns and Symptoms in C

BDOMINAL PAIN VOMITING

OSS OF APPETITE

LETHARGY

EIGTH LOSS

EARNING DISABILITIES


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aint in older home

HAT CAUSES LEAD POIS

xposure to lead

ngestion of leadhildren s Toys

ontaminated soilead Pipes


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IAGNOSTIC TESTLOOD TESTA lead test is used to determine the amount of lead in the blood.

Doctors determine whether to do a blood lead test and when based ona child's risk for lead poisoning. Those who are considered at risk such as kids who live in cities or in houses built before 1978 (the year

that regulations began requiring that lead-containing paints could notbe used in households) or who are exposed to lead through a parent'soccupation are usually tested at ages 1 and 2 years, and mightrequire additional testing until age 6. The blood sample will be

processed by a machine. The results of routine blood lead screening

tests are usually reported within a few days.


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-EAD POISONING EXAM TE

Diagnosing lead poisoning can be difficult,especially because its symptoms are so general. Ablood lead test can detect the amount of lead in the

blood. If your doctor suspects lead poisoning, he orshe will take at least two blood tests to confirm it.This test does not measure the complete level of leadin the body, but it is usually the first test done.


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Other tests that can be helpfulif lead poisoning is suspected

:include

( )mplete blood count CBC

BUN or creatinine tests Urine test

-Abdominal X rays


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ENT FOR LEAD POISONING BEGINS WITH

REMOVINGTHESOURCESOFLEAD REMOVINGTHESOURCESOFLEAD PROVIDINGBALANCEDNUTRITION PROVIDINGBALANCEDNUTRITION&CHELATIN THERAPY


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( / )LL MCG DL ACTION


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5 69 ,ithin 48 hours provideoordination of care and clinical, ,anagement including treatment,nvironmental investigation and.ead hazard control

70 Immediately provide medical treatment,and begin coordination of care clinical

, ,management environmental investigation- .and lead hazard control

helation Therapy is the term used for removing lead, ,from circulating blood and theoretically some lead from

.organs and tissues

rugs for Chelation (British antilewisite or BAL dimercaprol or) dimercaptopropanol given deep IM injection

Calcium sodium edentate or EDTA given through IV orIM


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educing Blood lead levelsMake certain child does not have access to peeling paint

- ,or chewable surfaces painted with lead based paint.especially window sills and wells

, Wash and dry child s hands and face frequently especially

.before eating. Wash toys and pacifiers frequently

u r s i n g C a r e M a n a g e m e n t

Careful history taking is one of the most useful andvaluable tools and should concentrate on the personal risk.questions

, .Chelation therapy is required compliance is paramountChildren who received multiple injections deserve an

explanation of the treatment and may benefit from medical.play to understand how injections are administered

Thorough education of families regarding from the safety.from lead hazards


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