Dextrose 50%, 25%, 10%

Question 1

Dextrose Class?

Answer 1

Carbohydrate, hypertonic solution

Question 2

Dextrose Action?

Answer 2

Increases available blood sugar to be used as energy by the body

Question 3

Dextrose Indications?

Answer 3

Hypoglycemia, ALOC, coma, seizure of unknown orgin

Question 4

Dextrose Contraindications?

Answer 4

Intracranial hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, known or suspected stroke in the absence of hypoglycemia

Question 5

Dextrose Onset/Duration?

Answer 5

Onset : 1 min

Duration : Variable depending on degree of hypoglycemia

Question 6

Dextrose Dose/Route?

Answer 6

Adult : 12.5-25g slow IV (20-50ml 50% dextrose)
Peds : 0.5-1g/kg IV of 25% dextrose
Neonates : 0.5-1g/kg IV of 10% dextrose

Question 7

Dextrose Side Effects?

Answer 7

Hyperglycemia

Question 8

Dextrose Notes*

Answer 8

If given trough infiltrated IV will cause necrosis