Overall: Chelation therapy in individuals exposed to lead

Blood lead concentration: clinical intervention

1. All cases of suspected or confirmed lead exposure the patient :

- Give information about potential sources

- Reduce continuing exposure

- Adequate dietary intake of iron and calcium

2. For an individual with a blood lead level ≥ 5 mcg/dL:            

- Identify sources of exposure

- Reduce and terminate exposure

3. Solid lead-containing substances :

- Take measures to remove solid lead objects

- Pass stomach -> Start WBI: if this fails, consider endoscopic/surgical removal