Overview
How does exposure to heavy metal occur?
What are the signs and symptoms of heavy metal toxicity?
What is the pathophysiology of heavy metal toxicity?
What is the US prevalence of heavy metal toxicity?
What is the prevalence of lead toxicity in the US?
What is the prevalence of arsenic toxicity in the US?
What is the prevalence of iron toxicity in the US?
What is the prevalence of mercury toxicity in the US?
What is the global prevalence of heavy metal toxicity?
What are the racial predilections of heavy metal toxicity?
What are the sexual predilections of heavy metal toxicity?
How does the prevalence of heavy metal toxicity vary by age?
What is the prognosis for heavy metal toxicity?
Presentation
Which clinical history findings suggest heavy metal toxicity?
Which physical findings are characteristic of heavy metal toxicity?
DDX
Which conditions should be included in the differential diagnoses of heavy metal toxicity?
What are the differential diagnoses for Heavy Metal Toxicity?
Workup
How is the source of heavy metal toxicity identified?
What is the role of lab testing in the diagnosis of heavy metal toxicity?
Which standard lab tests are performed in the workup of heavy metal toxicity?
What is the role of imaging studies in the workup of heavy metal toxicity?
What is the role of ECG in the workup of heavy metal toxicity?
Treatment
How is heavy metal toxicity treated?
When should intentional poisoning or suicide be suspected in heavy metal toxicity?
What is included in the emergency department (ED) treatment of heavy metal toxicity?
What is the role of chelation in the treatment of heavy metal toxicity?
Which specialist consultations are beneficial to patients with heavy metal toxicity?
Medications
Which medications are indicated in the treatment of heavy metal toxicity?
Which medications in the drug class Chelators are used in the treatment of Heavy Metal Toxicity?