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Management of eclampsia: cardiopulmonary arrest resulting from magnesium sulfate overdose
J M Swartjes1, M F Schutte, O P Bleker
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|October 23, 1992
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.