Preeclampsia: treatment
Evidence-based neurology checklist on preeclampsia: treatment: Magnesium sulphate The dose is 5g IV over 20 minutes followed by 2g/hour infusion It is administered as 10 ml 50% magnesium sulphate in 200 ml normal saline The magnesium concentration is measured after 30–60 minutes and then 6-hourly…
Magnesium sulphate
- The dose is 5g IV over 20 minutes followed by 2g/hour infusion
- It is administered as 10 ml 50% magnesium sulphate in 200 ml normal saline
- The magnesium concentration is measured after 30–60 minutes and then 6-hourly
- The therapeutic range is maintained at 2–3 mmol/L
Aspirin prophylaxis
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