Boston—Magnesium sulfate given intravenously consistently decreases postoperative pain and need for narcotics in surgical patients. According to a systematic review and analysis of nearly 50 randomized controlled trials, a bolus of magnesium sulfate of 30 to 50 mg/kg at the induction of anesthesia significantly reduced perioperative narcotic consumption and postoperative pain scores in patients undergoing surgery.
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