The Use of Calcium Disodium Edetate in Reducing Blood Lead Levels in 19 Children Admitted to Paholpolpayuhasaena Hospital

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  • Prapan Pumratanarak, M.D. Department of Pediatrics, Paholpolpayuhasaena Hospital.

Abstract

19 children who lived in an area with high lead exposure were transferred to Paholpolpayuhasaena hospital from October 2000 to April 2002. Their blood lead levels were checked and found to be higher than normal. All 19 children were treated with calcium disodium edetate. Their liver and renal function as well as electrolyte status were monitored. The result showed that their blood lead levels were significantly decreased. However, few side effects were detected in some cases.

Author Biography

Prapan Pumratanarak, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Paholpolpayuhasaena Hospital.

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2018-08-06

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Pumratanarak P. The Use of Calcium Disodium Edetate in Reducing Blood Lead Levels in 19 Children Admitted to Paholpolpayuhasaena Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 6 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];20(4):207-10. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/138358

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