MAGNESIUM SULFATE

EclampsiaPre-eclampsiaTorsades de pointesRefractory v-fibAcute asthma exacerbation

INDICATIONS

Shock2nd or 3rd degree heart block

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Blocks neuromuscular transmissionCNS depressantProduces peripheral vasodilation

ACTIONS

1 – 4 GRAMS IV

DOSAGE

Initial Assessment and Airway ManagementCardiac MonitorEstablish IV of LR or NS TKO

PROCEDURE

4 grams mixed with 50 mL of D5W given over 5 – 10 min

Repeat with 2 grams in 50 mL of D5W over 5 - 10 min

ECLAMPSIA

2 grams in 50 mL of D5W infused over 1 -2 minutes IV

If rhythm converts, start maintenance infusion 1 gram in 250 mL D5W at 30 – 60 gtt /min

TORSADES DE POINTES

2 gram mixed with 50 mL of D5W over 10 -15 minutes

ASTHMA

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