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Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO4) Infusion Protocol for Eclamptic Seizure Prophylaxis

Doc type: Policy Directive
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.

Doc No.: PD2005_239

Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Maternity

Summary
Specifies the use of magnesium sulphate infusion for eclamptic seizure prophylaxis and the conditions that apply.

Date of Publication: 27 January 2005

Replaces: N/A
Author Branch: Primary Health and Community Partnerships

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Government Medical Officers, NSW Ambulance Service, NSW Dept of Health, Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres, Public Hospitals

Distributed to: Public Health System, Government Medical Officers, Health Associations Unions, Health Professional Associations and Related Organisations, NSW Ambulance Service , NSW Department of Health, Public Hospitals, Private Hospitals and Day Procedure Centres , Tertiary Education Institutes

Review Date: 27 January 2010

File No: 02/1303

Previous reference: 2002/27

Issue Date: 19 February 2002

Status: Active

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Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO4) Infusion Protocol for Eclamptic Seizure Prophylaxis

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