Loss of consciousness secondary to lead poisoning--case reports
Moharari, R.Shariat.; Khajavi, M.Reza.; Panahkhahi, M.; Mojtahedzadeh, M.; Najafi, A.
Middle East Journal of Anaesthesiology 20(3): 453-455
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0544-0440 PMID: 19950744 Document Number: 632291
Diagnosis of lead toxicity could be difficult in IC setting because of overlap of signs and symptoms with other diseases. This is a report of two Iranian patients (father and son) with severe level of whole blood lead concentration, developing into unconsciousness.
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