Glucose Gel Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mechanism of action of Glucose gel?
A
●Rapidly absorbed glucose.
2
Q
What is the indication for glucose gel?
A
●Hypoglycaemic patient able to obey commands/swallow with a BGL of less than 3.5mmol.
3
Q
What are the contraindications of glucose gel?
A
●There are none.
4
Q
What are the cautions of glucose gel?
A
●There are none.
5
Q
What are the side effects of glucose gel?
A
●There are none.
6
Q
What is the dose of glucose gel?
A
●10-20g of all ages. Repeat after 10mins if hypoglycaemia persists or reoccurs.
