Dextrose Flashcards

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Dextrose Class

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Hyperglycemic agent, carbohydrate

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Dextrose Indications

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Hypoglycemia, ALOC of unknown origin

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Dextrose Mechanism

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Increases blood glucose levels to provide an immediate source of glucose that can be rapidly used as a source of metabolism

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Dextrose Side Effects

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Venous irritation

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Dextrose Contraindications

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None in emergency setting with Hypoglycemia

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Dextrose Precautions

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  • Can cause severe tissue necrosis with IV infiltration
  • Use caution in pts with suspected hemorrhagic stroke
  • Consider administrating thiamine prior to administering dextrose
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Dextrose routes of adminsitration

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Slow IVP, ensure patency of IV site

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Dextrose Onset

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30-60 seconds

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Dextrose durration

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depends on severity of hypoglycemia

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Dextrose Dose Adult

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25 g (50 mL) D50W
25 g (250 mL) D10W

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Dextrose Dose Pedi

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0.5–1 g/kg D25W; use D10W for neonates

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