How effective is magnesium sulphate compared to diazepam for women with eclampsia? Evidence Update, Maternal Health Series, November 2005.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2005
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health

Abstract

Each Evidence Update is a 2-page summary of a Cochrane Review of healthcare interventions relevant to people in low-income and middle-income countries.

This Evidence Update is adapted from Duley L, Henderson-Smart D. Magnesium sulphate versus diazepam for eclampsia. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000127. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000127.

Magnesium sulphate appears to be substantially more effective than diazepam for treating eclampsia.

Citation

Effective Health Care Alliance Programme Consortium, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK, pp.2

How effective is magnesium sulphate compared to diazepam for women with eclampsia? Evidence Update, Maternal Health Series, November 2005.

Published 1 January 2005
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