Magnesium sulphate v placebo to prevent eclampsia†
| Outcomes at hospital discharge | Magnesium sulphate | Placebo | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclampsia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 58% (40 to 71) | 91 (63 to 143) |
| Maternal death | 0.2% | 0.4% | 45% (−14 to 74) | Not significant |
| RRI (CI) | NNH | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †Abbreviations defined in glossary. | ||||
| ‡Calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Infant death | 12.7% | 12.4% | 2% (−8 to 14) | Not significant |
| Any serious maternal morbidities | 3.9% | 3.6% | 7.1% (−30 to 12)‡ | Not significant |