Understanding Why a Person Would Need IV Magnesium for Acute Conditions
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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.
