Obstetrician's risk perception on the prescription of magnesium sulfate in severe preeclampsia and eclampsia: A qualitative study in Brazil.

Fátima Aparecida LotufoMary Angela ParpinelliMaria José OsisFernanda Garanhani SuritaMaria Laura CostaJosé Guilherme Cecatti

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Fear of toxicity of magnesium sulfate was the main barrier towards timely and proper drug use. Periodic skill development and training of obstetricians, along with integration of the medical team in the work environment may contribute to decrease fear, ensuring safety of drug prescription and thus possibly reducing adverse outcomes related to PE.

Keyphrases

early onset
prefrontal cortex
drug induced
healthcare
palliative care
oxidative stress
emergency department
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes