Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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Learning Objectives |
Upon completion of this section, you will be able to
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Introduction |
Since cadmium is a cumulative toxin, the most important recommendation that a physician can make to a patient is to avoid or minimize known sources of exposure to cadmium. |
Preventive Measures |
Instructions for patients in order to prevent or minimize further exposures to cadmium.
If the patient believes that the excessive exposure to cadmium is due to on the job exposures, a good source of information for the occupationally exposed patient is the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/). |
Clinical Follow Up |
If a patient believes that they have been excessively exposed to cadmium, they should come to their family physician for a thorough exposure history, a complete physical, and for appropriate testing. Depending on the findings of the exam, referral to a specialist in pulmonary, renal, and/or skeletal disease may be required. |
Key Points |
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Progress Check |