Oral Glucose

Question 1

Normal Range of Glucose

Answer 1

80-120

Question 2

Indication of oral glucose

Answer 2

1) altered mental status with a history of diabetes
2) unconscious for unknown reason
2) blood glucose less than 70 mg/dL

Question 3

Precaution of oral glucose

Answer 3

Can aspirate

Question 4

Dose adult/child (glucose)

Answer 4

10-15 grams of glucose
(in between cheeks and gum )