Lead RECS Learning Module
Objectives
- Recognize the common exposures and health problems that are associated with house renovation and repair
- Know the potential occupational exposures that directly or indirectly affect the health of children
- Know the immediate and long-term neurotoxic effects of lead exposure on children
- Recognize why children are at a greater risk of lead toxicity than adults
- Review common symptoms of lead toxicity
- Describe the treatment options that are available following lead toxicity
- Describe an acceptable lead level
- Know the current recommendations for lead screening of all patients regardless of insurance provider
- Review chelation agents and their potential side effects
- Describe appropriate follow up for patients with known lead exposure
Self-quiz:
- What are the immediate and long-term neurotoxic effects of lead exposure on children?
- Why are children are at a greater risk of lead toxicity as compared to adults?
- Discuss common symptoms of lead toxicity.
- Describe the treatment options following lead toxicity.
- Name the 4 chelation agents and their side effects.
- Describe risk factors for lead toxicity. Who should be screened and when?
- A patient had a lead level of 12 at his 1 year well child check. What next? What about his six year old sister?
Reviewed 11/2017