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GlucoGEL Flashcards

1
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Classification

GlucoGEL

A

glucose gel

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Supplied

GlucoGEL

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plastic tube w/ 15g of glucose

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INDICATIONs

GlucoGEL

A

FR
known or suspected hypoglycemia in conscious pt w/o risk of aspiration //choking

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CONTRAINDICATIONs

GlucoGEL

A

none

ALOC - unable to maintain airway

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Dosage - ADULT

GlucoGEL

A

FR
15g PO - q 5mins
no MAX

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Dosage - PEDIATRIC

GlucoGEL

A

EMR
15g PO - q 5min
30g MAX

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7
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Pharmacodynamics

GlucoGEL

A

increases BGL via buccal absportion

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ADVERSE EFFECTs

GlucoGEL

A

none

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Warning // Precautions

GlucoGEL

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  • ALOC - risk of choking // aspiration

use gauze and place between lip and gums

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