MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR HYPO - DRUGS AND MORE Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT DRUGS CAN WE USE TO MANAGE HYPOGLYCAEMIA ?
A
Glucose oral gel 40%
2
Q
What is the Max dose of oral glucose?
A
there is no max dose
3
Q
when should i check the patients blood sugars?
A
after 5 minutes
4
Q
NON-PHARMACOLOGOCIAL WAYS OF MANAGING A HYPO?
A
ASK THE PATIENT IF THEY HAVE ANY JAM AND BREAD IN THE HOME.
ASK PERMISSION TO MAKE THEM JAM ON TOAST- CARBOHYDRATES HELP IMPROVE BLOOD SUGAR. CONSIDER A DRINK
ASK PATIENT TO EAT THE FOOD AND CHECK THE BLOOD SUGARS AGAIN.
- IF IMPROVED BUT STILL LOW CONSIDER A 2ND TUBE OF ORAL GEL (MAKE SURE IT HAS BEEN 15 MINUTES).