Study note

Intravenous magnesium sulfate regimen

THE CONTEXT
The readable intravenous regimen describes loading and maintenance treatment for severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.

Zuspan or Sibai regimen

FeatureDetails
Loading dose
Give 4–6 g intravenously, slowly over 15–20 minutes.
Maintenance dose
Continue an intravenous infusion at 1–2 g/h.
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