Neuroprotection for preterm infants with antenatal magnesium sulphate

CONCLUSION: It is recommended to administer magnesium sulfate to the women at high risk of imminent preterm birth before 32 WG, whether expected or planned (grade A), with a 4g IV loading dose followed by a maintenance dose of 1g/h for 12hours (professional consensus), the pregnancy is single or multiple, whatever the cause of prematurity (professional consensus).PMID:28166926 | DOI:10.1016/j.jgyn.2016.09.028

Source: Journal de Gynecologie, Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction - February 8, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: S Marret P-Y Ancel Source Type: research