Lead Encephalopathy
1yo M presenting with AMS progresses to status epilepticus. Has had several days of abdominal pain and lives in old house undergoing renovations including paint stripping from the walls.
Lead Encephalopathy Case Outline PDF
Lead Encephalopathy Teaching Debrief Powerpoint
Critical Actions:
Recognition of subtle seizure activity
Treatment of status epilepticus
Recognition and treatment of lead toxicity and encephalopathy