Lead ingestion, medical emergency and action plan.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
; 115(4): 208-209, 2023 04.
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| ID: mdl-36148692
Ingestion of lead material represents a therapeutic challenge involving high toxicity, significant clinical impact, and controversy regarding management. We report the case of a 2-year-old girl, who accidentally ingested a fishing sinker. She remained asymptomatic and first level tests were performed (blood lead levels and x-ray to locate object). Because of sinker location in the jejunum, two rectal enemas and polyethylene glycol (PEG) were administered, serial blood lead level measurements were performed. Because of sinker persistence, a colonoscopy was undertaken. She did not require chelation treatment. However, she required follow-up to monitor long-term toxicity and sequels.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cuerpos Extraños
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Intoxicación por Plomo
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
España