Severe hypoglycaemia protocol Flashcards by Chen Hee Chin | Brainscape

Q

Criteria for hypoglycaemia

A

POCT BGM < 4

AND

Altered mental state / drowsy / symptomatic

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Management of severe hypoglycaemia

A

IV D50% 40mL STAT
Then IV D5% - D10% infusion

Emergency without IV access:
IM glucagon 1mg

Reassess mentalns

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