IV MgSO4 for Pre-eclampsia –
IV MgSO4 for Pre term labour to prevent cerebral palsy
1. Does the hospital have a policy for the management of both of these conditions which includes the use of magnesium sulphate and when were the policies were written or last updated?
1a. What dose is recommended in the policies and how is it administered?
2. How many babies does the trusty deliver per year?
2b. How many babies are delivered under 33+6 weeks?
3. What strengths of IV MGSO4 does the pharmacy stock?
4. Have there been any serious incidents with the use of magnesium sulphate?
5. Have there been any patient safety incidents reported in relation to the prescription or administration of MgSO4 in the last 3 years?
