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Multiple metallic objects are present in the alimentary tract. These were found to be chips of lead-based paint that caused lead poisoning.
 
Multiple metallic objects are present in the alimentary tract. These were found to be chips of lead-based paint that caused lead poisoning.
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|q2=How would you confirm your diagnosis?
 
|q2=How would you confirm your diagnosis?
 
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Chemical determination of the amount of lead in the blood. The plasma contained 211mcg/dl of lead (control tortoise’s plasma – 25.7mcg/dl).
 
Chemical determination of the amount of lead in the blood. The plasma contained 211mcg/dl of lead (control tortoise’s plasma – 25.7mcg/dl).
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|q3=What is your treatment of this disorder?
 
|q3=What is your treatment of this disorder?
 
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Administer sodium calciumedetate (35mg/kg) daily for two weeks by slow intravenous infusion using a butterfly needle-set placed into the jugular vein).
 
Administer sodium calciumedetate (35mg/kg) daily for two weeks by slow intravenous infusion using a butterfly needle-set placed into the jugular vein).
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