Jiménez Cortés A, Barrera Santa Ana M, Torres de la Rubia M, Tovaruela Santos A
An Esp Pediatr. 1986 Mar;24(3):189-91.
A case of a four month-old child diagnosed of lead polyneuropathy is reported. He has been under mechanical ventilation without significant problems for eleven months which has allowed respiratory neuromuscular function to recover. Skeletal muscle function is undergoing an awkward improvement. According to this case, in cases of child polyneuropathy, chance that the child might have lead poisoning should be considered. Finally it should be noted that supportive measures, such as mechanical ventilation and muscle physiotherapy, have a very important role in the recovery.
