Neonatal mortality rate is the highest in Pakistan. And Birth Asphyxia is one of the main reversible causes. Outcomes related to birth asphyxia can be improved, if intervention done in time with proper measures. MgSO4 is cheaper and easily available drug.
Some studies showed positive results if given within 6 hours of birth asphyxia, whereas some are not supportive. But still less know about this drug, especially in low income countries. Objective of this study is to see beneficial effects of MgSO4 in neonates presenting with birth asphyxia.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
200
Before and during administration of MgSO4, B.P, Capillary refill time, Heart rate and respiratory rate will be assessed closely i-e on 10 minutes interval, infusion of MgSO4 will be give over 30 minutes and baby will be monitored every 15 minutes interval after completion of infusion as well for 1 hour.
Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Reduction in Immediate complications of disease
Reduction in Immediate complications of disease
Time frame: 2 weeks
Reduction in mortality
Reduction in mortality
Time frame: 2 weeks
Reduction in hospital stay
Reduction in hospital stay
Time frame: 2 weeks
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