Glucose 10%

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Glucose?

Answer 1

250ml infusion soft pack (25g glucose monohydrate and water)

10% Hypertonic glucose solution

Question 2

Indicators of Glucose?

Answer 2

• Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia.

Question 3

Contraindications of Glucose?

Answer 3

• Known allergy

Question 4

Cautions of Glucose?

Answer 4

• Hyperglycaemia.

Question 5

Side Effects of Glucose?

Answer 5

• NIL

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Glucose?

Answer 6

Hypoglycaemia
- 15g (150ml) IV/IO, repeating 10g (100ml) boluses 10 minutely until BGL >4mmOL

Question 7

Onset and duration of Glucose?

Answer 7

• Onset = 3 minutes
• Duration = Variable