Magnesium Sulphate Regime

Question 1

used in?

Answer 1

anti-convulsant for Eclampsia and severe pre-eclampsia

Question 2

IV?

Answer 2

4g slow bolus over 10 minutes, followed by 1-2g/hour maintenance infusion given via controlled infusion pump

Question 3

IM?

Answer 3

4g slow bolus over 10 minutes, followed by 10g IM then 5g IM every 4 hours in alternate buttock

Question 4

Clinically montoring

signs of toxicity

Answer 4

Loss of deep tendon reflexes, respiratory depression with rate <16/minutes and renal impairement (hourly urine output <30 ml/hour)