Hypoglycaemia Flashcards
1
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemic
A
Tremors thirst sweating hunger confusion drowsy aggressive fitting unconscious
Blood glucose less than 4mmol
Use AVPU
2
Q
How is mild hypoglycaemia categorised
A
Alert can self help and swallow
3
Q
How is moderate hypoglycaemia categorised
A
Conscious unable to self help but can swallow
4
Q
How is severe categorised
A
Barley conscious or unconscious
5
Q
How do you treat mild hypo
A
Quick acting carb and long acting
6
Q
How do you treat moderate hypo
A
Oral glucose gel
7
Q
How do you treat severe
A
1mg glucagon subcut and call 999
8
Q
How do you monitor blood glucose
A
Max 3x quick acting carb give complex when can self help monitor and get 2 blood glucose readings greater than 4 15 mins apart
