Date of Presentation

5-4-2023 12:00 AM

College

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

We report a case of a 65-year-old female who prior to being discharged from the hospital developed an anaphylactic reaction after receiving an intravenous magnesium sulfate infusion. After extensive literature review, there are few documented hypersensitivity reactions documented. This case report is to highlight a known human response, anaphylaxis, but in response to the repletion of an essential electrolyte to human life, magnesium.

Keywords

Anaphylaxis, Anaphylactic Reaction, Magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium, Intravenous Infusion, Case Reports, Hypersensitivity, Allergic Reaction, Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

Disciplines

Allergy and Immunology | Emergency Medicine | Equipment and Supplies | Immune System Diseases | Inorganic Chemicals | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Therapeutics

Document Type

Poster

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May 4th, 12:00 AM

Case Report: Anaphylactic Reaction to Magnesium Sulfate

We report a case of a 65-year-old female who prior to being discharged from the hospital developed an anaphylactic reaction after receiving an intravenous magnesium sulfate infusion. After extensive literature review, there are few documented hypersensitivity reactions documented. This case report is to highlight a known human response, anaphylaxis, but in response to the repletion of an essential electrolyte to human life, magnesium.

 

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