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. 2017 Sep 13;17:304. doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1489-z

Table 3.

Contraindications, criteria for discontinuation of the infusion and place of administration and monitoring

Contraindications n/N (%)
Renal failure 33/38 (87)
Electrolyte disorders 19/38 (50)
Cardiovascular disease 27/38 (71)
Respiratory distress 2/38 (5)
Myasthenia gravis 23/38 (61)
Delivery <30 min 18/38 (47)
Digitalis interaction 22/38 (58)
MgSO4 intolerance 1/38 (3)
Stop the infusion if
 Oliguria <120 mL/4 h 2/38 (5)
 Oliguria <100 mL/4 h 29/38 (76)
 Hemodynamic instability 31/38 (82)
 Respiratory rate < 12/min 6/38 (16)
 Respiratory rate < 10/min 28/38 (74)
 Hyporeflexia 35/38 (92)
 Disorders of consciousness 33/38 (87)
 Other 4/38 (1)
Place of administration
 Delivery room 37/38 (97)
 Recovery room 19/38 (50)
 Intensive care unit 9/38 (24)
 Obstetrics unit 8/38 (21)

Values are n/N (%)

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