Intravenous Magnesium Sulphate in exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive airway disease: An Update

Date First Published:

July 12, 2012

Last Updated:

July 14, 2012

Report by:

Nitin B Trivedi, Specialty Doctor, Emergency Department (Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester)

Search checked by:

Dr Rob Torok, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester

Three-Part Question:

In [patients with an acute exacerbation of COAD] does [intravenous magnesium sulphate in addition to conventional treatments] improve [PEFR]?