Dextrose Flashcards
1
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Indications - dextrose
A
Hypoglycemia
2
Q
Adult dosage - dextrose
A
25g SIVP/IO q 5min prn, titrate to BGL greater than or equal to 4.0 mmol or patient improvement to a total max of 50g
3
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Pediatric dose for dextrose
A
D25W 0.5g/kg (or 2mL/Kg) SIVP/IO to a single max dosage of 12.5g. q5min prn, titrate to a BGL greater than equal to 4.0mmol or patient improvement.
4
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How do you create D25W?
A
Take a preload of D50W (25g/50mL), expel 25mL (12.5g) and backfill with 25mL normal saline.
5
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How do you create D10W?
A
Waste 40mL (20g) of the D50W and then backfill with 40mL normal saline. Makes 5g/50mL (or D10W).
6
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Contraindications - D50W
A
Allergy to corn or corn products.
