Magnesium Sulfate

Question 1

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Dosage for Torsades de Points

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Dosage for Torsades de Points

Answer 1

Torsades de Pointes suspected caused by prolonged QT interval:

• 2 gm, IV bolus

Question 2

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Dosage, Refractory Severe Bronchospasm

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Dosage, Refractory Severe Bronchospasm

Answer 2

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Dosage, Refractory Severe Bronchospasm

• 2 gm, IV bolus, over 3-4 minutes

Question 3

Magnesium Sulfate Ped Dosage, Refractory Severe Bronchospasm

Magnesium Sulfate Ped Dosage, Refractory Severe Bronchospasm

Answer 3

Magnesium Sulfate Ped Dosage, Refractory Severe Bronchospasm

• 40 mg/kg, max dose of 2gm, over 15 minutes

Question 4

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Dose, Eclampsia

Magnesium Sulfate Adult Dose, Eclampsia

Answer 4

Eclampsia

• 2 gm, IV/IO over 2 minutes, then mix 4 gm in 50 ml of NS, IV drip over 15 minutes
  
  • with 15 gtt macro that is a drop a second for 15 min