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Impact of Environmental Exposures in Oregon: Childhood Lead Poisoning (pdf)

Adult Blood Lead Reporting in Oregon, 2006-2010 (pdf) - This report summarizes adult lead tests in individuals 16 years of age or older.

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Assessing Lead Exposure Risk

Educational Materials

Journal Articles and Newsletters

Assessing Lead Exposure Risk

Providers who specialize in family medicine are significantly less likely to routinely assess lead exposure risk compared with those who specialize in pediatrics. Read more Childhood Lead Screening in Oregon: a 2004 Survey of Healthcare Providers (pdf)

Continuing Education

The Univeristy of Oklahoma's Center for Public Management's online course - Avoiding and Treating Lead Poisoning

Guidelines

Lead Poisoning Investigative Guidelines (pdf) - Oregon-specific lead poisoning disease reporting and follow-up guidelines.

Protocols

Lead Screening Protocols for Children (pdf)

Lead Screening Questionnaire

Clinic Staff Questionnaire - to be administered by clinic staff
Parent Questionnaire (English, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese) - to be completed by parent

Forms

Elevated Blood Lead Test Reporting Form (pdf)- use this form to report and elevated blood lead teset result to OHA. Send elevated test results to OHA within one-working day.

Medical Management

Children

Medical Information Form (pdf) - to be completed by medical provider for children with elevated blood lead levels.

Medical Evaluation and Recommendations (pdf) - This document is intended to provide evidence-based guidance for medical providers caring for children with confirmed elevated blood lead levels (EBLLs).

Adults

Understanding Blood Lead Testing Results for Adult Exposure to Lead (pdf)- Information on types of blood lead testing and interpretation of test results. Intended for medical providers or county health department staff.

Recommended Adult Medical Evaluation for Lead Exposure (pdf)- Interview form used by medical provider to identify and care for elevated blood lead levels.

Medical Evaluation and Recommendations (pdf) - This document is intended to provide evidence-based guidance for medical providers caring for adults with confirmed elevated blood lead levels (EBLLs).

Educational Materials

Heavy Metals and Your Health (pdf) - Frequently asked questions about testing, treating and preventing heavy metal poisoning.
Health Effects of Lead Exposure (pdf)
Adult Lead Exposure-What Does My Blood Lead Test Mean? (pdf) - Information on blood lead test results for adults who have elevated blood lead levels.
What Does My Child's Blood Lead Level Mean? (pdf) - Information on childhood blood lead test results and how to prevent exposure to lead.

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Journal Articles and Newsletters

Interpreting and Managing Blood Lead Levels Below 10 ug/dL in Children and Reducing Childhood Exposures to Lead: Recommendations of CDC's Advisory Committee (pdf) - MMWR 2007
Deaths Associated with Hypocalcemia from Chelation Therapy - MMWR 2006
Deaths Resulting From Hypocalcemia After Administration of Edetae Disodium (pdf) - Journal of American Academy of Pediatrics 2006
Death of a Child After Ingestion of a Metallic Charm - MMWR 2006
Screening Children for Lead Poisoning (pdf) - CD Summary 2004
Lead Poisoning from Ingestion of a Toy Necklace - MMWR 2004
Lead Exposure in Children: Prevention, Detection and Management (pdf) - Committee on Environmental Health, American Academy of Pediatrics 2005
Blood Lead Levels in Young Children - MMWR December 2000
Recommendations for Blood Lead Screening of Young Children Enrolled in Medicaid - MMWR 2000
Lead Poisoning Has Not Gone Away (pdf) - CD Summary issue, 2000
Ceramic and Pottery Cookware: A Potential Source of Pb (pdf) - CD Summary issue, 1998

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