Hypoglycaemia

Question 1

Hypoglycaemia Pt may present …

Answer 1

Pale
Agitated
Confused
Diabetic
Sweaty

Question 2

In Hypoglycaemia Pt (adult/child) if BGL <4 and responding to commands administer..

Answer 2

Glucose 15g paste
Repeat 15g after 15/60 if not adequate response

Question 3

In Hypoglycaemia adult Pt if BGL <4 and NOT responding to commands administer..

Answer 3

Set up IV in BIG Vein
Confirm patency 10ml saline flush

Dextrose 10% 15g (150ml)
Repeat 5-10min 10g (100ml) if not adequate BGL

If NO IV acces
Glucagon IM
1mg in 1ml hypo kit

Question 4

In Hypoglycaemia child Pt if BGL <4 and NOT responding to commands administer..

Answer 4

Glucagon IM
<25kg 0.5 IU (0.5ml)
>25kg 1UI (1ml)