Faraj J H
Anesthesiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait.
Anaesthesia. 1989 Nov;44(11):911-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1989.tb09146.x.
Magnesium trisilicate mixture is an antacid used commonly in our Intensive Care Unit in the prevention and treatment of stress ulcers. In this case the administration of large doses over a period of time led to the development of massive hyperosmolality, cerebral dehydration and coma. Management with hypotonic fluid resulted in complete recovery.