Effects of Magnesium Sulfate on Intraoperative Blood Loss and Anesthetic Requirement in Meningioma Patients Undergoing Craniotomy with Tumor Removal: A Prospective Randomized Study
Abstract:Background Meningioma brain tumor is associated with significant blood loss. Magnesium (Mg), a calcium blocker, can facilitate blood pressure control during surgery. This study aimed to evaluate effects of magnesium on blood loss, anesthetic requirement, and its neuroprotective effect in meningioma patients undergoing craniotomy.
Methods Eighty patients aged between 18 and 70, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I and II, diagnosed with meningioma and scheduled for craniotomy tumor … Show more
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