Magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention during pregnancy

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  1. Magpie Trial Collaborative Group (2002). Do women with pre-eclampsia, and their babies, benefit from magnesium sulphate? The Magpie Trial: A randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet, 359(9321): 1877–1890.


Author: Sandy Jocoy, RN Last Updated: November 14, 2008
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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