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What is key in the use of magnesium in Cardiac arrest?

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Question added by Ken Ndukwe , Male Nurse - Medic/OH , Critical Rescue International
Date Posted: 2014/03/25
Ken Ndukwe
by Ken Ndukwe , Male Nurse - Medic/OH , Critical Rescue International

In Cardiac Arrest, ensure you monitor and be able to interprete your patient ECG readings. Magnesium is indicated  when your patient is in  VF/PVT with Torsades de pointes.

Fida Abo Alrob
by Fida Abo Alrob , Sr. Copywriter , Imena Digital

It can help to stabilise arrhythmias caused by low potassium levels and digoxin toxicity. 

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