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. 1975 Oct 27;234(4):394-7.
doi: 10.1001/jama.234.4.394.

Chronic lead absorption. Result of poor ventilation in an indoor pistol range

P J Landrigan, A S McKinney, L C Hopkins, W W Rhodes Jr, W A Price, D H Cox

Chronic lead absorption. Result of poor ventilation in an indoor pistol range

P J Landrigan et al. JAMA. .

Abstract

Three cases of mild lead poisoning were discovered among instructors at an indoor pistol range. These cases were characterized by blood lead levels greater than 100 mug/100 ml, free erythrocyte protoporphyrin levels greater than 450 mug/100 ml of red blood cells, abdominal pain, and, in one instance, by slowing of motor and sensory nerve conduction velocity. Exposure to airborne lead produced during revolver-firing and bullet-molding accounted for the lead absorption. Ventilation in the range was inadequate.

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