Paediatric use of IV magnesium sulphate in severe asthma exacerbation: Report of a case and review of literature
- Author:
Davendralingam Sinniah
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
travenous magnesium sulphate;
asthm exacerbation;
pulmonary atelectasis
- From:International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
2014;8(3):45-48
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Nebulization with B-agonist and administration of
systemic corticosteroids are standard treatments for
severe asthma exacerbations, but corticosteroids take
several hours to become effective. IV magnesium
sulphate (MgSO
4
) acts faster and has both anti-
inflammatory and bronchodilating properties. It
appears to have played a pivotal role in the successful
management of a child with severe asthma exacerbation
and atelectasis unresponsive to conventional therapy. A
literature review reveals that the results of IV MgSO
4
are
much greater in children than in adults, and can avoid
the need to hospitalize 25% of children presenting with
severe asthma. Magnesium sulphate appears safe to use.
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