Glucose Gel Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose Gel - Mechanism of action
A
Provides a source of glucose, easily swallowed and rapidly absorbed.
2
Q
Glucose Gel - Indicated for
A
Hypoglycaemia provided the patient is conscious enough to be able to swallow
3
Q
Glucose Gel - Contraindications
A
None
4
Q
Glucose Gel - Cautions
A
None
5
Q
Glucose Gel - Use in pregnancy or breast feeding
A
Safe
6
Q
Glucose Gel - Dosage
A
10 - 20 grams for all ages
1 sachet and repeat every 10 minutes if hypoglycaemia persists or reoccurs
7
Q
Glucose Gel - Onset of effect
A
5 - 10 minutes
8
Q
Glucose Gel - Duration of effect
A
30 - 60 minutes
9
Q
Glucose Gel - Usual preparation
A
A sachet containing 10 - 20gms of glucose
