Dextrose 10% Flashcards
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Dextrose 10% - Contraindications
Precautions
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Nil of significance
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Dextrose 10% - Side Effects
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Nil of significance
3
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Dextrose 10% - Actions
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A slightly hypertonic, crystalloid solution of 10% sugar/dextrose in water, used in cases of adult hypoglycaemia with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose.
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Dextrose 10% - Presentation
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25g in 250ml infusion pack
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Dextrose 10% - Onset and Duration
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IV effects:
- onset 3mins
- duration depends on severity of hypoglycaemia