systematic_review
    2014
    High Quality

    Intravenous magnesium sulfate for treating adults with acute asthma in the emergency department

    Kew KM, Kirtchuk L, Michell CI

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Methodology

    Cochrane review of 14 RCTs of intravenous magnesium sulfate in acute severe asthma.

    Key Findings

    Intravenous magnesium reduced hospital admissions and improved lung function in adults with acute severe asthma.

    Conclusions

    Intravenous magnesium helps acute severe airway constriction; oral supplementation is a separate question.

    Limitations

    Trials focused on severe attacks; intravenous route only.

    Supplements Studied

    Magnesium
    Mineral

    Intravenous magnesium reduced hospital admissions and improved lung function in adults with acute severe asthma.

    Outcomes Measured

    Intravenous magnesium reduced hospital admissions and improved lung function in adults with acute severe asthma.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2014
    Sample Size:972
    Quality Score:8/10

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