Dextrose Flashcards
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Brand name
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D50 or 50% Dextrose
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Generic name
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Dextrose
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Drug class
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Carbohydrate
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Mechanism of action
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Rapidly increase serem glucose / short term osmotic diuresis
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Indications
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Hypoglycemia
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Contraindications
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Intracranial hemorrhage
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Advise effects
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Extra vasation leads to necrosis.
Warmth, pain, burning from IV infusion.
Cerebral bleeding/pulmonary edema
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Precautions
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Caution when used with sodium bicarbonate and Coumadin
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Adult Dose and administration
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BGL < 60 or s&s = 12.5-25g D50 IVP
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Children Dose and administration
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BGL < 80 or s&s
>2 years old D50 1-2mL/kg
<2 years old D25 2-4mL/kg
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Neonate Dose and administration
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BGL<45 D10 2mL/kg
