CPP Glucose Paste

Question 1

Glucose Paste

Presentations

Answer 1

Oral Glucose Gel

37.5g containing 15g of glucose.

Question 2

Glucose Paste

Primary Emergency Indication(s)

Answer 2

Diabetic hypoglycaemia w altered RBG <4mmol/L,
conscious and able to cooperate.

Question 3

Glucose Paste

Contraindications
(known hypersensitivity plus)

Answer 3

Inability to swallow due to altered conscious state.

Question 4

Glucose Paste

Precautions

Answer 4

Nil of significance for the above indication
(diabetic hypoglycaemia).

Question 5

Glucose Paste

Key Timings

Answer 5

If no response within 15min, repeat dose.

Question 6

Glucose Paste

Special notes and important interactions

Answer 6

1. Not all pt’s will respond to glucose paste and it is important to ensure early escalation of care/transport,
2. Not recommended for children under 2yrs of age.

Question 7

Glucose Paste

Side effects

Answer 7

Nil significant

Question 8

Name the common symptoms of hypoglycaemia.

Answer 8

“He IS TIRED”

• Headache
• Irratable
• Sweating
• Tachycardia
• Increased thirst + urination
• Restlessness
• Excessive hunger
• Dizziness

Question 9

What happens if you don’t treat hypoglycaemia?

Answer 9

If not treated quickly, the BGL can continue to drop, which may result in the brain not getting enough glucose. This can cause unconsciousness or fitting.