Management of eclampsia: cardiopulmonary arrest resulting from magnesium sulfate overdose. |
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| Authors: | J M Swartjes M F Schutte O P Bleker |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, Netherlands. |
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| Abstract: | An eclamptic seizure occurring at 32+2 weeks of gestation was treated with magnesium sulfate. Accidentally an overdose was given. As a consequence, the patient had a cardiopulmonary arrest. Immediate resuscitation and calcium gluconate administration did restore vital functions. Pregnancy continued for 4 weeks after the accident. Both mother and child left the hospital in good condition. |
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