Clinical Review
Taking the Lead With Lead Poisoning
Emergency Medicine. 2011 August;43(8):25-27
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David H. Jang, MD, and Lewis S. Nelson, MD
A boy who has had previous treatments for blood lead level elevations presents with a level of 59 µg/dL. Management of his case is discussed, along with common sources of exposure, signs of poisoning, and treatment guidelines.