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Magnesium Sulfate
Paramedic Drugs
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Medical
Not Applicable
02/28/2013

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Term

Magnesium Sulfate

Definition

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Term

Classification:        

Definition

 Electrolyte

Antidysrhythmic

Anticonvulsant

Term

Actions:                 

Definition

Essential for sodium/potassium/ATP pumps

Decreases acetylcholine in motor nerve terminals

Produces neuromuscular blockade in CNS

Calcium channel blocker

Term

Indications:            

Definition

Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

(Torsades de Pointes)

Seizures associated with eclampsia

Bronchospasm

Term

Contraindications: 

Definition

Shock

Heart Blocks

Hypersensitivity

Term

Adverse Effects:

Definition

Cardiovascular

bradycardia

hypotension

heart blocks


Neurological

drowsiness


Gastrointestinal

nausea / vomit


Respiratory

depression

Term

Administration:                  

 

Definition

Torsades de Pointes / Bronchospasm    

1-2 gm IVPB in 50-100 ml NS, given over 5 minutes.

 Seizures        

2-4 g IV/IO given over 2-3 minutes.

Term

Pediatrics:              

Definition

 Not used in prehospital setting.

Term

Onset: 

 

Duration:           

 

Definition

Onset:                         3-5 minutes

 

Duration:                   30 minutes

 

Term

 

Precautions:           

 

Definition

Use with caution in patients with impaired renal function.


Administer Magnesium slowly to minimize adverse effects.


Use calcium chloride as an antidote if serious side effects

occur.

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