Chelation therapy for lead-toxic raptors

CaEDTA at 35 mg/kg IM twice daily for 5 days, followed by 5 days off, then re-test blood lead. Added: Added: Concurrent Added: Added: supportive Added: Added: care Added: Added: and Added: Added: GI Added: Added: decontamination Added: Added: as Added: Added: indicated.

• ·Confirm exposure with blood lead >20 µg/dL and radiographic evidence of metallic fragments.
• ·CaEDTA 35 mg/kg IM q12h × 5 days. Provide IV/SC fluid support throughout.
• +Added: GI decontamination via crop lavage or surgical removal for radiographically visible fragments.