Magnesium sulphate for pre-eclampsia: care of the neonate.
Whilst the care of women requiring magnesium sulphate for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia is well documented, there is considerably less guidance on the identification and treatment of magnesium toxicity in women and neonates within midwifery literature, particularly in relation to neonatal care. Given the potential risk of magnesium toxicity in the neonate and the ensuing problems that may occur, it is essential that all midwives are knowledgeable about the care and observations required for the fetus and neonate. This paper provides a background to the neonatal anatomy and physiology, recognition of neonatal magnesium toxicity and implications for midwifery practice.
University of Worcester.
Julie
J
Drinkwater
D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods*; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate