To compare neonatal intensive care unit and special care unit (NICU) admission rates between term neonates exposed to antenatal magnesium sulfate (MS) and those unexposed. We performed a retrospective ...

Preterm labor is defined as labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It occurs when the uterus contracts regularly and leads to changes in the cervix. Ten percent of women in preterm labor give ...

Magnesium sulfate can help prevent seizures in those with severe preeclampsia, which can minimize the risk of complications. What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a complication some women experience ...

Magnesium sulfate 500mg/mL; soln for IM inj; or IV use after dilution; contains aluminum. Mild deficiency: 1g IM every 6 hours for four doses. Severe deficiency: 250mg/kg IM within a period of 4 hours ...

Short-term (usually less than 48 hours) use of magnesium sulfate in obstetric care is appropriate for certain conditions and durations of treatment, according to a committee opinion from the American ...