Glucose Gel

Question 1

** Glucose Gel**
Drug Class

Answer 1

Hyperglycaemic

Question 2

Glucose Gel
Onset

Answer 2

up to 10 mins

Question 3

** Glucose Gel**
Duration

Answer 3

variable

Question 4

** Glucose Gel**
Indications

Answer 4

Hypoglycaemia - where patient is able to swallow

Question 5

** Glucose Gel**
Contraindications

Answer 5

Patient unable to swallow

Question 6

** Glucose Gel**
Dose

Answer 6

Adult
* 15g (entire contents of tube), repeat after 10 mins if required

Paediatric
* 15g (entire contents of tube deilivered in small amounts), repeat after 10 mins if required

Neonate/Infant<1yo
Place small amount og gel onto gloved finger and massage into buccal mucosa, titrate to effect