Tag: Eclampsia

According to StatPearls, magnesium is a vital intracellular electrolyte necessary for numerous physiological processes, including neuromuscular transmission and muscular excitability. Parenteral magnesium, or magnesium administered by a route other than the digestive tract, is a critical intervention for treating severe magnesium deficiencies and certain life-threatening conditions. This method bypasses the gastrointestinal system for a rapid, direct effect.

Around 31 percent of people in the U.S. may be at risk of being deficient in magnesium, a vital mineral for over 300 enzymatic processes. In severe cases, or when oral supplements are ineffective, intravenous (IV) magnesium is administered directly into the bloodstream to rapidly restore essential functions.

A 2023 study reported in *StatPearls* highlights that severe hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) is a key indication for intravenous (IV) magnesium administration. A person would need IV magnesium for conditions requiring a rapid, high dose that oral supplements cannot provide, making it a critical tool in emergency medicine.