Table 1. CDC guidelines for management in children are as below9:
| Class | Blood lead levels | Management |
|---|---|---|
| I | ≤or = 9 μg/dL | No action Class I child is not considered to be lead poisoned |
| IIA | 10 to 14 μg/dL | Remove from source. Community wide screening and prevention programme Repeat lead test after 3 months |
| IIB | 15-19 μg/dL | Remove from source. Repeat blood test after one month |
| III | 20-44 μg/dL | Remove from source. Give DMSA only if blood Lead remains high |
| IV | 45 to 69 μg/dL | Remove from source. Oral Chelation therapy (DMSA) recommended |
| V | >70 μg/dL | Remove from source, Medical emergency. BAL and EDTA Chelation therapy |