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Table 1
Dosing of magnesium sulfate in orthopaedic surgery.
| Type of surgery | Dose (bolus, mg/kg, over 15 min) | Time before general anesthesia induction (minutes) | Time after spinal anesthesia induction (minutes) | Infusion rate (mg/kg/h, until end of surgery) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper extremity | 30 | 15 | Not applicable | 10 |
| Lumbar discectomy | 50 | 10 | Not applicable | 10 |
| Total knee arthroplasty* | 50 | Not applicable | <5 | 15 |
| Hip arthroplasty* | 50 | Not applicable | <5 | 15 |
*Assumption that spinal anesthetic will be administered.
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