Is Magnesium Sulfate Treatment Really Effective in Moderate to Severe
Bronchiolitis?
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of our study is to examine the efficacy and safety
of intravenous magnesium sulfate in moderate-severe acute bronchiolitis.
Working hypothesis: Intravenous magnesium sulfate treatment may be
effective in the treatment of patients with bronchiolitis . Study
design: Retrospective, single-center cohort study Methodology: We
conducted a study in 150 infants presenting with moderate to severe
acute bronchiolitis. A total of 150 infants aged 1 month to 2 years who
presented with acute bronchiolitis to our pediatric emergency department
between January 2018 and March 2019 were admitted into the study. The
demographic characteristics, clinical score, and management of the
patients were examined. Results: A total of 150 infants were analyzed:
62 in the magnesium sulfate group (Group I) and 88 in the supportive
care group (Group II). Baseline clinical characteristics were similar in
both groups. Length of hospitalization was significantly shorter in
Group II. Clinical severity scores were also lower significantly earlier
in Group I (p=0.031, p=0.008, respectively at first and fourth hour).
Conclusions: Intravenous magnesium treatment in moderateto severe acute
bronchiolitis does not appear to conferany significant decrease in
clinical severity scores when compared to only supportive care