Hypermagnesemia in a pediatric patient.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A high blood magnesium level is a rare but life-threatening event. This case report describes an accidental overdose of magnesium that occurred in an 18-month-old girl during a routine operation. The effects of high magnesium levels and its treatment are explained in detail.
Medical subject headings
- Intraoperative Complications
- Magnesium
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Medical Errors