hypoglycaemia Flashcards
1
Q
Mx - conscious, orientated
A
- quick acting carbohydrate snack
- recheck blood glucose after 15 min
- repeat upto 3 times
2
Q
Mx - conscious, uncooperative
A
squirt glucose gel between teeth and gums
3
Q
Mx - unconscious
A
IV glucosse
4
Q
Step 2 - mx
A
- once blood glucose > 4
2. long acting carbohydrate administered - slice of toast