RT Journal
A1 WILENTZ WC
T1 TReatment of lead intoxication
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1949
FD March 26
VO 139
IS 13
SP 823
OP 825
DO 10.1001/jama.1949.02900300009003
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1949.02900300009003
AB The method of treating the acute phase of lead intoxication has been well established and its rational universally accepted. However, the type of treatment that should be instituted after the subsidence of the acute symptoms is a controversial issue. While the approved treatment of the acute stage will be reviewed, this paper will deal primarily with the theories versus practicability of storing and deleading.It would seem obvious that the entire therapeutic regimen should be directed toward (1) overcoming the intestinal colic, (2) correcting the anemia, (3) making the patient symptom free with no disability and (4) returning the patient to a remunerative job as soon as possible.The following procedures are prescribed for the acute stage:Hospitalization or ambulatory, depending on symptomsf hospitalized, bed rest or ambulatory, depending on colicHigh calcium dietWarm water bag or electric pad for abdominal discomfortOne