Dextrose Flashcards
1
Q
Dextrose Classification
A
Carbohydrate
2
Q
Dextrose Mechanism
A
Raises blood glucose simply by added presence directly into vasculature
3
Q
Dextrose Pharmacokinetics
A
Onset: <1min
Peak: Varies
Duration: Varies
Half Life: N/A
4
Q
Dextrose Indications
A
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypoglycemia during neonatal resuscitaion (D10 only)
5
Q
Dextrose Contraindications
A
Hyperglycemia
6
Q
Dextrose Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
A
Tissue necrosis/phlebitis at injection site
7
Q
Dextrose Dose
A
Adult:
25g slow IV IO [D10 or D50] or until dose administered yields appropriate mental status
Pedi:
0.5-1g/kg slow IV IO [D10 or D25]
8
Q
Dextrose Precautions
A
- Local venous irritation may occur in smaller veins
- Caution patient with increased ICP or cerebral edema
- D50 should not be used in patienst younger than 16 years, but may be diluted 1:1 with sterile water to make D25 for children
9
Q
Dextrose Drug Interactions
A
None EMS
