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Podcast: Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls
Episode: The "Tradition" of 24-Hrs PP MagSo4
Description: Magnesium Sulfate for preeclampisa can be traced back to the work of Horn in 1906! Yet, despite such a long history of use, there are still questions about mag sulfate use that we just don’t have good answers for, and that’s indicative of the all the continued articles and commentaries on the subject that are still being released. For example, there are still sparse data regarding the ideal dosage of magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia with severe features. Even the therapeutic range of 4–8 mEq/L quoted in the literature is questionable. What to know where that statement comes from? That’s...