Glucose Gel

Question 1

Glucose Gel Class

Answer 1

Anti-hypoglycaemic

Question 2

Glucose Gel Description

Answer 2

Synthetic glucose paste

Question 3

Glucose Gel Presentation

Answer 3

Glucose gel in a tube or sachet

Question 4

Glucose Gel Administration

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Glucose Gel Indications

Answer 5

Hypoglycaemia

Blood glucose <4 mmol/L

Question 6

Glucose Gel Contraindications

Answer 6

KSAR

Question 7

Glucose Gel Dosages

Answer 7

Adult: 10 - 20g buccal

Paed: ≤ 8yrs: 5 - 10g buccal
> 8yrs: 10 - 20g buccal

Question 8

Glucose Gel Pharmacology

Answer 8

Increases blood glucose levels

Question 9

Glucose Gel Side Effects

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Glucose Gel Additional Info

Answer 10

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