Glucose Gel

Question 1

Glucose Gel Class

Answer 1

Nutrients. Sugars: Anti-hypoglycaemic

Question 2

Glucose Gel Presentation

Answer 2

Glucose gel in a tube or sachet

Question 3

Glucose Gel Administration

Answer 3

Buccal Administration (BU)
Administer gel to the inside of the patient's cheek and gently massage the outside of the cheek

Question 4

Glucose Gel Indications

Answer 4

Hypoglycaemia
Blood Glucose Level < 4mmol/L

Blood glucose <4 mmol/L

Question 5

Glucose Gel Contraindications

Answer 5

KSAR

Question 6

Glucose Gel Dosages

Answer 6

Adult: 10 - 20g buccal

Paed:
Newborn Neonate: 2 - 4 ml iif blood glucose ≤2.6mmol/L
≤ 8yrs: 5 - 10g buccal
> 8yrs: 10 - 20g buccal

Recheck Blood Glucose and repeat after 15 mins if required

Question 7

Glucose Gel Side Effects

Answer 7

May cause vomiting in patients under the age of five if administered too quickly

Question 8

Glucose Gel Additional Info

Answer 8

Glucose gel will maintain glucose levels once raised but should be used secondary to Dextrose or Glucagon to reverse hypoglycaemia.
Proceed with caution:
- patients with airway compromise
- altered level of consciousness