Some studies showed positive results if given within 6 hours of birth asphyxia, whereas some are not supportive. But still less know about this drug, especially in low income countries. Objective of this study is to see beneficial effects of MgSO4 in neonates presenting with birth asphyxia.
Neonatal mortality rate is the highest in Pakistan. And Birth Asphyxia is one of the main reversible causes. Outcomes related to birth asphyxia can be improved, if intervention done in time with proper measures. MgSO4 is cheaper and easily available drug.