Cochrane Database Syst Rev December 2020 PMID 33316083

Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age.

Sudha Chandelia, Dinesh Kumar, Neelima Chadha, Nishant Jaiswal

Mentions

10
Peak: 4 in Dec 2020
across 3 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

41,879
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reveals a cautious examination of the research’s findings, with discussions mentioning the mixed results from the analyzed trials and questioning whether magnesium sulphate should be incorporated into treatment protocols. Phrases like 'uncertain effectiveness' and 'mixed bias' highlight the ongoing debate and measure the significance of the publication's insights.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions reflect mixed opinions about the effectiveness of magnesium sulphate, with some questioning its benefits and others showing cautious optimism.

InterestModerate interest

Most discussions demonstrate moderate curiosity about the study, especially regarding its implications for treatment.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments often reference the quality of evidence and its clinical relevance, indicating a moderate depth of discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

There is limited consensus on how significantly this research will change practice, suggesting a neutral perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Acute bronchiolitis primarily impacts children under two, requiring treatments like hydration and nebulized medications, with magnesium sulphate's effectiveness still uncertain.
  • Researchers aimed to evaluate magnesium sulphate's effects on recovery, mortality, and other outcomes in affected children.
  • Four randomized controlled trials involving 564 children were analyzed, showing varying funding sources and treatment comparisons, with mixed risk of bias in study quality.

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PEM Dr
@pedemergencymed · X

2歳未満の急性細気管支炎に対する硫酸Mg治療の効果について。 4件のRCT(564人の小児)が対象となったコクランレビューです。結果、有効性も安全性もエビデンスとしては不十分。「できる治療をやって他にやることなかったらやってもいいけど、効くかはわからない」てな感じ https://t.co/m9lYYfyyb2

Dec 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 780 followers View post →
PEM Updates
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Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age https://t.co/sYQNDMJLzs https://t.co/4er41MY8Ux

Dec 22, 2020 · 1 like · 1,457 followers View post →
Paediatric Snippets
@PaediatricNews · X

Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age - Chandelia, S - 2020 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/VcCrHtMDok

Jan 11, 2021 · 283 followers View post →
Paediatric Snippets
@PaediatricNews · X

Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age - Chandelia, S - 2020 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/MKpFxglpLA

Dec 21, 2020 · 283 followers View post →

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Paediatric Snippets
@PaediatricNews · X

Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age - Chandelia, S - 2020 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/VcCrHtMDok

Jan 11, 2021 · 283 followers View post →
PEM Dr
@pedemergencymed · X

2歳未満の急性細気管支炎に対する硫酸Mg治療の効果について。 4件のRCT(564人の小児)が対象となったコクランレビューです。結果、有効性も安全性もエビデンスとしては不十分。「できる治療をやって他にやることなかったらやってもいいけど、効くかはわからない」てな感じ https://t.co/m9lYYfyyb2

Dec 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 780 followers View post →
PEM Updates
@PEMUpdates · X

Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age https://t.co/sYQNDMJLzs https://t.co/4er41MY8Ux

Dec 22, 2020 · 1 like · 1,457 followers View post →
CochraneARI
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RT @CochraneLibrary: Magnesium sulphate for treating children up to two years old with bronchiolitis https://t.co/0B4MW9T7A2 New @CochraneA…

Dec 22, 2020 · 1 share · 280 followers View post →
Paediatric Snippets
@PaediatricNews · X

Magnesium sulphate for treating acute bronchiolitis in children up to two years of age - Chandelia, S - 2020 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/MKpFxglpLA

Dec 21, 2020 · 283 followers View post →