Increases in intravenous magnesium use among hospitalized patients: an institution cross-sectional experience

Conclusions This center has witnessed a considerable increase in the use of in-hospital intravenous magnesium over the last 6 years that cannot be explained for by medical indications. The risks and benefits of this therapy deserve further study. If this change in practice is representative of other North American hospitals, it may be responsible for recent drug shortages.

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Source: Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease - June 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research