Improve Magnesium Injection Safety During Labor and Delivery

August 2025

You’re on the front lines to help prevent serious errors with magnesium sulfate injection in labor and delivery patients.

Magnesium sulfate is commonly given to pregnant and postpartum patients as an IV infusion...or an undiluted IM injection in emergencies.

It can help treat preeclampsia and eclampsia, which involve high blood pressure...and can lead to deadly seizures. You may also see it used to help lower newborn brain complications during preterm labor.

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Improve Magnesium Injection Safety During Labor and Delivery

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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