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The text of the table follows. Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) (µg/dL) < 10 , ACTION Reassess or re-screen in 1 year. No additional action necessary unless exposure sources change. Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) (µg/dL) 10-14 , ACTION Provide family lead education. Provide follow-up testing. Refer for social services, if necessary. Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) (µg/dL) 15-19, ACTION Provide family lead education. Provide nutritional counseling and correct iron deficiency, if necessary. Provide follow-up testing. Refer for social services, if necessary. If BLLs persist (i.e., 2 venous BLLs in this range at least 3 months apart) or worsen, proceed according to actions for BLLs 20-44 µg/dL. Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) (µg/dL) 20-44, ACTION Provide coordination of care. Provide clinical management. Provide environmental investigation. Provide lead hazard control. Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) (µg/dL) 45-69, ACTION Within 48 hours, begin coordination of care, clinical management, environmental investigation, and lead hazard control Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) (µg/dL) >70, ACTION Hospitalize child and begin medical treatment immediately. Begin coordination of care, clinical management, environmental investigation, and lead-hazard control immediately. |
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