Does magnesium matter in patients of Medical Intensive Care Unit: A study in rural Central India

Conclusion: Hypomagnesemia is associated with a higher mortality rate in critically ill patients. The need for ventilatory support, but not its duration is significantly higher in hypomagnesemic patients. Hypomagnesemia is commonly associated with sepsis and diabetes mellitus. The duration of MICU stay is significantly higher in patients with low serum Mg.
Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research