mag sulfate

2.  Eclampsia
 Pre-eclampsia
 Torsades de pointes
 Refractory v-fib
 Acute asthma exacerbation

3.  Shock
 2nd or 3rd degree heart block

4.  Blocks neuromuscular transmission
 CNS depressant
 Produces peripheral vasodilation

5.  1 – 4 GRAMS IV

6.  Initial Assessment and Airway Management
 Cardiac Monitor
 Establish IV of LR or NS TKO

7.  4 grams mixed with 50 mL of D5W given over 5 – 10 min
 Repeat with 2 grams in 50 mL of D5W over 5 - 10 min

8.  2 grams in 50 mL of D5W infused over 1 -2 minutes IV
 If rhythm converts, start maintenance infusion 1 gram
in 250 mL D5W at 30 – 60 gtt /min

9.  2 gram mixed with 50 mL of D5W over 10 -15 minutes

10. Contact Medical
Control With Any
Questions or Concerns