Hypermagnesaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Causes:
What type of organ failure could cause it?
What drug used for GORD can also cause it?
What PR Rx used for consultation also causes it?
A
Renal failure
Antacids
Magnesium enema
2
Q
Presentation:
Usually asymptomatic!
It causes low BP, HR and hyporeflexia.
Eventually, they lead to seizures, coma and cardiac arrest!
What would you see on ECG then?
A
AF
Bradycardia
3
Q
What is given to treat it if it is severe?
A
IV Calcium
Treatment of severe magnesium toxicity consists of circulatory and respiratory support and administration of 10% calcium gluconate 10 to 20 mL IV. Calcium gluconate may reverse many of the magnesium-induced changes, including respiratory depression.
