Glucose Gel Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose Gel
Indications
(1)
A
-symptomatic hypoglycaemia (ability to self adminster oral glucose)
2
Q
Glucose Gel
Contraindictions
(3)
A
-unconscious pts
-pts with difficulty swallowing
-pts <2yrs
3
Q
Glucose Gel
Precautions
(1)
A
nil
4
Q
Glucose Gel
Presentation
A
tube, 15g
5
Q
Glucose Gel
Onset
A
10 minutes
6
Q
Glucose Gel
Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia
Adult
PO
A
15g
rpt. once at 15 minutes if BGL is <4mmol/L
max dose 30g
7
Q
Glucose Gel
Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia
Paediatrics >2yrs
PO
A
15g
rpt. once at 15 minutes if BGL is <4mmol/L
max dose 30g
