Magnesium
Option 1: Load 4-6 grams 10% magnesium sulfate in 100ml solution IV over 20 minutes, then continuous infusion of Magnesium sulfate maintenance 1-2 grams/hour
Option 2: Magnesium sulfate 10 grams of 50% solution IM (5 grams in each buttock) if no IV accessMagnesium sulfate on infusion pump
Despite category D label, can be safely used for <48h to allow administration of betamethasone prior to preterm delivery
Contraindications: pulmonary edema, renal failure, myasthenia gravis
Observe for loss of reflexes, respiratory depression
Option 1: Load 4-6 grams 10% magnesium sulfate in 100ml solution IV over 20 minutes, then continuous infusion of Magnesium sulfate maintenance 1-2 grams/hour
Option 2: Magnesium sulfate 10 grams of 50% solution IM (5 grams in each buttock) if no IV accessMagnesium sulfate on infusion pump
Preeclampsia
Amniotic fluid embolus
Eclampsia
Chorioamnionitis
Comorbid diseases in pregnancy
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
HELLP syndrome
Postpartum hemorrhage