Magnesium

Question 1

Magnesium Indications

Answer 1

• Elemental electrolyte used to treat eclampsia during the third trimester of pregnancy.
• A smooth muscle relaxor used in refractory respiratory distress resistant to beta-agonists.
• Torsades de Pointes.

Question 2

Magnesium Contraindications

Answer 2

None in emergency setting but we aware of renal failure or other renal related issues.

Question 3

Magnesium Adult Dose

Answer 3

Asthma/COPD/RAD
* 2 grams in 100ml NS given IV/IO over 10 minutes.

Seizures
* Magnesium sulfate, 4 grams IV/IO bolus over 10 minutes,
then consider 1 gram/hr continuous infusion.

Cardiac Arrest/Tachycardia – Torsades de Pointes.
* 1 – 2 grams IV/IO over 5 minutes.

Question 4

Magesium Pediatric Dose