Glucagon

Question 1

Glucagon Indications

Answer 1

• Use in patients with no IV/IO access
• Hypoglycemia
• Indicated for beta blocker or calcium channel
  blocker overdose

Question 2

Glucagon Contraindications

Answer 2

• Hypersensitivity
• pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor)

Question 3

Glucagon Adult Dose

Answer 3

Hypoglycemia
* 1 mg IM.
* Recheck glucose 15 minutes after administration of
glucagon.
* May repeat glucagon 1mg IM if glucose level is <60
mg/dL with continued altered mental status.

Bradycardia
* 5 mg IV/IO over 3 – 5 minutes.

Question 4

Glucagon Pediatric Dose