Glucose Gel Flashcards
1
Q
Preparation
A
10-20g sachets
2
Q
Pharmacokinetics
A
Absorbed in stomach and small intestines
Rapidly metabolised by cells
3
Q
Indications
A
Hypoglycaemia in child and adults providing conscious enough to swallow
Hypoglycaemia in neonates
4
Q
Contraindications
A
None
5
Q
Cautions
A
None
6
Q
Action
A
A source of glucose that is easy to swallow and is absorbed to increase BGL
7
Q
Repeat
A
1x sachet Every 10 mins is hypoglycaemia persists or reoccurs
8
Q
Route
A
Per oral
Rubbed onto gum, tongue or inside of cheek
9
Q
Dose
A
1x sachet
10
Q
Side effects
A
None
