Open Access Evidence Suggesting the Beneficial use of Magnesium in Cerebral Ischaemia in an Experimental Model of Cardiac Arrest

Abstract: Introduction: Brain damage is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in cardiac arrest victims. The aim of the present study was to determine whether administration of magnesium during cardiopulmonary resuscitation would improve post-resuscitation cerebral injury, as indicated by cerebral ischaemia markers and neurological alertness score. Methods: Ventricular fibrillation was induced in 24 piglets, left untreated for 5 min before attempting resuscitation. Ani