A Refugee Child With Lead Poisoning. Issue 3 (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rivers, Lexis
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric surgical nursing. Volume 9:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 79
• Page End: 82
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: lead toxicity treatment -- pediatric lead toxicity -- refugee health -- refugees; Pediatric nursing -- Periodicals; Children -- Surgery -- Nursing -- Periodicals; 617.980231
• DOI: 10.1097/JPS.0000000000000246
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2332-0249

Abstract

Abstract: A case study is presented of a refugee family and children presenting to the refugee clinic, with a positive result for lead toxicity. Clinical presentation and management of pediatric lead toxicity is discussed, and a literature review of refugee screening procedures for the state of California is examined, emphasizing the importance of continuity of care, case management, community resource utilization, and trauma-informed care.