Journal of endourology
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Journal of endourology · Feb 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialUse of the NMDA antagonist magnesium sulfate during monitored anesthesia care for shockwave lithotripsy.
To assess whether intravenous magnesium sulfate infusion affects analgesic requirements during monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for shockwave lithotripsy (SWL). ⋯ A magnesium bolus and infusion can be utilized to reduce analgesic requirements under MAC during SWL.