Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Cardiac Arrest

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Magnesium has a specific, though limited, role in the management of cardiac arrest. The scientific evidence for magnesium supplementation during cardiac arrest is primarily related to certain arrhythmias, specifically torsades de pointes (a form of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia often associated with prolonged QT interval) and cases of cardiac arrest due to hypomagnesemia. In these settings, intravenous magnesium sulfate is a well-established intervention and is included in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) guidelines.

However, routine use of magnesium for all cases of cardiac arrest does not have strong supporting evidence. Multiple randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews have shown that administration of magnesium during cardiac arrest from causes other than torsades de pointes or proven hypomagnesemia does not improve survival or neurologic outcomes. For example, the Magnesium in Cardiac Arrest (MAGIC) trial and other studies failed to demonstrate any benefit for empiric magnesium administration in unselected cardiac arrest patients.

Therefore, while magnesium is scientifically validated for specific cardiac arrest scenarios, its general use in all cardiac arrest cases is not supported by robust evidence. Guidelines recommend its use primarily for torsades de pointes and situations of documented magnesium deficiency. This targeted approach reflects the current state of scientific understanding regarding magnesium in cardiac arrest management.

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