lead poisoning Flashcards
1
Q
features of lead poisoning
A
abdominal pain
peripheral neuropathy (mainly motor)
neuropsychiatric features
fatigue
constipation
blue lines of gums
2
Q
investigations for lead poisoning
A
blood lead level > 10mcg/dl
FBC: microcytic anaemia, basophilic stippling and clover leaf morphology
raised serum and urine delta amniolaevulinic acid
3
Q
management of lead poisoning
A
dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)
D-penicillamine
EDTA
dimercaprol
