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Two cases of acute lead poisoning due to occupational exposure to lead
Masanori Ogawa1, Yoshiaki Nakajima, Ryuichi Kubota
1Tokyo Rosai Hospital, Occupational Poisoning Center, Tokyo, Japan. masa-oga@tokyoh.rofuku.go.jp
Case Reports:
We experienced two cases of acute lead poisoning due to occupational exposure to lead. The patients were engaged in stripping off antirust compounds including Pb from a bridge and re-painting it at the same work place. Both patients exhibited colic, arthralgia, and anemia. Blood lead levels were 73.1 microg/dl and 96.3 microg/dl. Intravenous CaEDTA chelation therapy was therefore performed. After chelation, blood lead levels decreased and symptoms gradually disappeared.
Discussion:
Although the patients were working with protective equipment, the workplace was in the mountains and there was no water for washing. The patients were thus unable to washing their hands and faces. We assume that they swallowed lead dust left on their hands and faces when they removed their clothing, and believe that this poisoning occurred due to lack of knowledge sufficient for protection.
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