Which of the following is the earliest sign of magnesium toxicity in a patient with eclampsia on treatment with magnesium sulphate:
-During Magnesium toxicity, the first reflex to be lost is patellar reflex (loss of knee jerk) -While giving MgSO4 things should be monitored are as follows; Respiratory rate should be at least more than 12 Output should be more than 100 ml / 4hrs Knee jerks should be present Serum Mg2+ levels(meq/l) Clinical effects 4-7 Normal therapeutic level 8 - 10 Patellar reflex disappear 10-15 Respiratory depression 12-15 Respiratory paralysis 25 - 30 Cardiac arrest
Loss of deep tendon reflexes
Respiratory depression
Cardiac arrest
Decreased urine output
Pregnancy induced Hypeension