Signs of magnesium sulphate toxicity
Reflex, Respire, Rhythm
Checking reflexes and respiratory rate before each dose prevents toxicity.
Gives order of toxicity only. Urine output below 30 mL per hour also needs attention, and the antidote is calcium gluconate.
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Reflex, Respire, Rhythm. It helps you recall: Signs of magnesium sulphate toxicity.
Patellar reflex lost first
Respiratory depression next
Cardiac arrest last
Reflex: Patellar reflex lost first; Respire: Respiratory depression next; Rhythm: Cardiac arrest last.
It belongs to Hypertensive disorders in OBG.
Gives order of toxicity only. Urine output below 30 mL per hour also needs attention, and the antidote is calcium gluconate.
Checking reflexes and respiratory rate before each dose prevents toxicity.
Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a OBG question about Hypertensive disorders.
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