title: MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTATION IN CYSTIC FIBROSIS; SAVING AN INFANT.
abstract: Hypo-magnesaemia is an under diagnosed condition in patients of cystic fibrosis. Here a case is reported of an imminent complete respiratory failure, which was avoided by the timely administration of Magnesium Sulphate. The case report is followed by a brief recent literature search about hypo magnesaemia and perioperative management of cystic fibrosis.
authors.forename: Nouman
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Alvi
authors.forename: Rehana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kamal
mesh_terms: D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008274:Magnesium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D008274:Magnesium