Lead Poisoning in Children - Pediatric Toxicology

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Introduction
Public health history
Metabolism • Pathophysiology
Clinical features Acute • Chronic
Diagnosis • Imaging • Supportive
Treatment as per blood lead levels
Preventing lead poisoning in children
Principles of treatment
Chelation therapy

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