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: Magnesium sulphate (MgSO₄) has been recommended for fetal neuroprotection to prevent cerebral palsy, with national societies adopting new guidelines for its use. A knowledge translation project to implement Canadian guidelines is ongoing. Discussion about MgSO₄ for fetal neuroprotection could not occur distinct from MgSO₄ for eclampsia prophylaxis and treatment. Thus, in order to explore standardization of MgSO₄ use in Canada, we sought to compare local protocols for eclampsia and fetal neuroprotection across tertiary perinatal centres.

: Twenty-five Canadian tertiary perinatal centres were asked to submit their protocols for use of MgSO₄ for eclampsia prophylaxis/treatment and fetal neuroprotection. Information abstracted included date of protocol, definitions of indications for treatment, details of MgSO₄ administration, maternal and fetal monitoring, antidote for toxicity, and …