Lead Poisoning - 240228 - 020131
Lead Poisoning - 240228 - 020131
Lead Poisoning - 240228 - 020131
Lead
• Commonest metal involved in chronic poisoning
• Battery making
• House paint
• Mild toxicity
• Moderate toxicity
• Severe toxicity
Mild toxicity
• Blood lead: 40 to 60 mcg/100mL
• Myalgia
• Parasthesia
• Irritability
• Abdominal discomfort
Moderate toxicity
• Blood lead: 60 to 100mcg/100mL
• Arthralgia
• Fatigue
• Tremor
• Headache
• Diffuse abdominal pain
• Anorexia, metallic taste, vomiting
• Constipation
• Weight loss
Severe toxicity
• Blood lead more than 100mcg/100mL
• Emaciation
• Burtonian line