Dextrose Flashcards
1
Q
Dextrose Class
A
carbohydrate
2
Q
Dextrose Action
A
increases BGL
3
Q
Dextrose Indication
A
hypoglycemia, AMS with unknown etiology
4
Q
Dextrose Contraindication
A
N/A in EMS
5
Q
Dextrose Dose/Route
A
25g IV IO
Ped: <50kg 5mL/kg of 10% max 250mL
6
Q
Dextrose Side Effects
A
venous irritation, tissue injury
7
Q
Dextrose Other
A
less concentrated solutions effective with less complications