Glucose Oral Gel Flashcards
1
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Glucose Oral Gel Intro
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Rapidly absorbed from oral/buccal mucosa to increase blood glucose concentration.
Onset 2-5 minutes; duration 12-25 minutes
Contains 15 g glucose
2
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Glucose Oral Gel Indications
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Demonstrated hypoglycaemia in:
- Altered conscious state in a known Diabetic.
- Altered conscious state of unknown medical cause, where blood glucose level is below 4mmol/L.
3
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Glucose Oral Gel Contraindications
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Nil
4
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Glucose Oral Gel Precautions / Notes
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- Have patient’s airway patent and in lateral position if unconscious.
- Always consider patient’s airway when administering gel.
- Even if fully recovered, patients should be encouraged to be transported to a medical facility to ensure effective follow up and review.
- Will liquefy over 30°C, however it is still useable.
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Glucose Oral Gel Special Considerations (Side Effects)
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Airway obstruction