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… Condition Basics What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when you absorb too much lead by breathing or swallowing a substance …
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… that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health … development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of lead but precautions can be taken to reduce …
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… for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into drinking water through … to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The Guidelines for …
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… whether you or your family is at risk for lead poisoning. During a routine health examination, the risk for lead exposure can be evaluated by answering … The doctor may then decide whether blood lead levels should be measured. Adults The …
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… treatment may be needed. Objects with lead Objects that contain lead (such as bullets, buckshot, fishing … toys) also can cause problems if swallowed. Lead poisoning may cause behaviour changes, …
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… too wide, or too hard to reach to allow a lead to be placed. Problems during and after … a vein could be too small to place a lead. There might be problems with the … too wide, or too hard to reach to allow a lead to be placed. Problems during and after …
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… heart through a vein. For another type, the lead is placed under the skin so it lies near … them into the heart. For another type, the lead may be placed under the skin through a … heart may break or stop working right. If a lead does break or does not work anymore, you …
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… Some types of ventricular tachycardia may lead to ventricular fibrillation (say … them into the heart. For another type, the lead may be placed under the skin through a … heart may break or stop working right. If a lead does break or does not work anymore, you …
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… example, this might happen if a pacemaker lead breaks or a lead moves out of place. Daily precautions. … says I have a slow heart rate that could lead to serious problems. She says a pacemaker …
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… in the workplace. Some may affect fertility. Lead poisoning. Lead can cause health problems, most commonly … refineries or metal processing facilities. Lead Leaded gasoline used to be the main source …
