Timely Administration of IV Magnesium Sulfate in Patients With a Moderate Asthma Exacerbation

"The experimental group will receive 40-50 mg/kg of IV magnesium sulfate will be given to the experimental group alongside the first line asthma therapies (ie inhaled beta agonists, IV steroids). This will be given with a 20 mL/kg normal saline bolus (max 1000 mL) to avoid possible hypotension.~15-19 kg: 750 mg~20-29 kg: 1000 mg~30-39 kg: 1500 mg~\>40 kg: 2000 mg"

The control group will not receive IV magnesium sulfate within the first hour of treatment.