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A CASE OF CATASTROPHIC MAGNESIUM OVERDOSE

INTRODUCTION: Magnesium toxicity can occur due to decreased excretion or overconsumption and is rare in the generalpopulation. Early-onset symptoms of toxicity are nausea, flushing, weakness, and urinary retention. However, severe toxicity andits management is not well-described. We present a case of magnesium overdose with intractable hypotension.

CASE PRESENTATION: A 34-year-old male presented to the emergency department after he was found unresponsive in arestaurant in the presence of empty bottles of magnesium supplements and ibuprofen. He was hypotensive, hypothermic, and emergently intubated for airway protection. His serum magnesium level was 11.7mg/dl.