Key result
Magnesium sulfate serves as an anesthesia adjuvant for 35% of surveyed Brazilian anesthesiologists, primarily for analgesia.
Why the study?
Magnesium sulfate provides several perioperative benefits, but an overview of its use in anesthesia was needed.
What is the profile of magnesium sulfate use in anesthesia among Brazilian anesthesiologists?
Cross-Sectional (n=945)
What is the profile of magnesium sulfate use in anesthesia among Brazilian anesthesiologists?
A survey of Brazilian anesthesiologists indicates that approximately 35% use magnesium sulfate, primarily for postoperative analgesia and reducing anesthetic consumption, with hypotension being the most frequently reported adverse event.
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Modest adoption in Brazil warrants local safety monitoring; leaves open efficacy confirmation in randomized trials.
Cavalcanti et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Anesthesiologists and trainees (n=945). Magnesium sulfate use in anesthesia was evaluated on Frequency of magnesium sulfate use in anesthesia. Among surveyed Brazilian anesthesiologists, 35% reported using magnesium sulfate as an anesthesia adjuvant, most commonly for postoperative analgesia (73%) and reducing anesthetic consumption (72%).
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