Can we use magnesium for sedation in the intensive care unit for critically ill patients: Is it as effective as other sedatives?

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this prospective, randomized study was to investigate the effect of magnesium added to midazolam on the hemodynamics, transition time to a T-piece, mechanical ventilation duration, additional sedative-analgesic requirement using bispectral index (BIS) monitorization and sedation scales.