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Continuous Magnesium for Pediatric Asthma by Edom Maia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document reviews the use of prolonged magnesium sulfate infusions for treating refractory asthma in children. It analyzed 8 studies including 447 children where magnesium was delivered over 1 hour, 4-5 hours, or over 24 hours. The studies showed significant variability in dosing regimens. Most studies did not assess clinical outcomes. The review concluded that more research is needed before widespread use of prolonged magnesium infusions for refractory asthma in children.
- Author
- Edom Maia
- Language
- EN