Clinical practice patterns on the use of magnesium sulphate for treatment of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia: a multi-country survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterise the current clinical practice patterns regarding the use of magnesium sulphate (MgSO₄ ) for eclampsia prevention and treatment in a multi-country network of health facilities and compare with international recommendations.

Design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

A total of 147 health facilities in 15 countries across Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Population

Heads of obstetric departments or maternity units.

Methods

Anonymous online and paper-based survey conducted in 2015.

Main outcome measures

Availability and use of MgSO₄ ; availability of a formal clinical protocol for MgSO₄ administration; and MgSO₄ dosing regimens for eclampsia prevention and treatment.

Results

Magn

SUBMITTER: Long Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5697690 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature