Magnesium: normal value= 1.7-2.2 mg/dl
1. Supplement all Mg below 2.0 unless pt has renal failure (around 1.6 is fine, check with resident)
2. For every 0.5 deficit, give 1 g of Mg
3. Magnesium Sulfate 1 g IV (run over 1 hour) or 400mEq MgOxide po BID or TID
1. Supplement all Mg below 2.0 unless pt has renal failure (around 1.6 is fine, check with resident)
2. For every 0.5 deficit, give 1 g of Mg
3. Magnesium Sulfate 1 g IV (run over 1 hour) or 400mEq MgOxide po BID or TID
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