title: Magnesium sulfate therapy in certain emergency conditions.
abstract: Intravenous magnesium has been suggested as a treatment for certain emergency conditions for more than 60 years. It is currently proposed to be beneficial in treating asthma, preeclampsia, eclampsia, myocardial infarction, and cardiac arrhythmias. The use and efficacy of the drug, however, are controversial. This article discusses the current state of magnesium sulfate research and therapy.
authors.affiliation: Douglas County Division of EMS, Lawrence, KS, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Frakes
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004461:Eclampsia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D008278:Magnesium Sulfate