Journal of Anesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine
Review Article
Magnesium Sulfate: A Versatile Anesthetic Adjuvant
Author: Sang Hwan Do| Anesthesia
Published: December 13, 2017
DOI: 10.19080/JAICM.2018.05.555646
Abstract Content: Magnesium sulfate has long been used to prevent seizures in parturients with preeclampsia. Additionally, it has been used in patients with status asthmaticus or Torsades de pointes arrhythmia. Recently, numerous clinical studies reported that magnesium sulfate may improve postoperative analgesia, neuromuscular relaxation, post anesthetic shivering, sore throat, back pain after surgery. If used appropriately, magnesium sulfate can be advantageous for patients recovering from surgery.
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