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
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.
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