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Guidelines for the Identification and Management of Lead Exposure

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Summary <strong>of</strong> Public Health Actions Based on Maternal <strong>and</strong> Infant Blood <strong>Lead</strong> LevelsAll Women <strong>of</strong> Child-Bearing AgeProvide anticipatory guidance, provide health education materials, test workers according to established guidelines, <strong>and</strong> manage elevated BLLs according to adult lead guidelines (OSHA Medical <strong>Guidelines</strong>)Pregnant WomenConsider chelation <strong>the</strong>rapy; Consult with an expert in lead poisoningConfirm<strong>and</strong>referralsEnvironmental assessment & abatement <strong>of</strong> lead paint hazardsProvide anticipatory guidanceNotifyhealthdepartmentMedicalemergencyChelation <strong>the</strong>rapyMedical removal from occupational exposureLactating WomenLactation should be continued, but breast milk should be pumped <strong>and</strong> discarded until BLLs

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