Dextrose Flashcards
1
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Indications for dextrose
A
Hypoglycemia
2
Q
Adult dosage for dextrose
A
12.5 - 25g of D50W SIVP; Second dose may be given if first dose ineffective q 5 minutes
3
Q
Pediatric dose for dextrose
A
0.5 – 1 g/kg of D25W slow IVP in kids, max single dose 25 g. Repeat q 5 minutes prn.
4
Q
How do you create D25W?
A
Take a preload of D50W (which is 25 g of solution in 50mL), expel 25mL and use saline to fill the preload back up to 50 ml. You will now have 12.5 g of dextrose in 50mL, resulting in D25W.
