magnesium(2+)/Finding
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magnesium(2+) — decreases duration of mechanical ventilation
Evidence strength: very limited.Finding“Adding intravenous magnesium to the traditional sedation protocols in the intensive care unit decreased midazolam use as well as the additional analgesic requirement and mechanical ventilatory support duration without any side effects.”
Quoted verbatim from Can we use magnesium for sedation in the intensive care unit for critically ill patients: Is it as effective as other sedatives?. - Study
- RCT
- Dose
- 2 g bolus at 30 minutes then 16 mg/24-hour magnesium infusion, added to midazolam
- Population
- Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in intensive care; midazolam infusion in both arms
Can we use magnesium for sedation in the intensive care unit for critically ill patients: Is it as effective as other sedatives?2019PMID:3099532910.14744/agri.2019.59244Permalink
To cite this finding: https://catalystproject.ai/e/01M5S5Z9Y71Z91JVDS7Z0B4J1V