| Class: |
Carbohydrate |
| Route: |
Oral |
Adult Dose: |
Full tube given in small doses (25 - 50 gm) - standing order |
| Pediatric Dose: |
0.5 gm/kg in small doses - standing order |
| Drug Action: |
Increases blood glucose level |
| Onset: |
1 minute |
| Duration: |
Depends on the degree of hypoglycemia |
| Indications: |
Altered mental status caused by hypoglycemia defined as;
- Adults:
- Diabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis less than 110 mg/dL
- Non-diabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis less than 80 mg/dL
- Children:
- Diabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis less than 90 mg/dL
- Non-diabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis less than 60 mg/dL
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| Precautions: |
Assure gag reflex is present |
| Side Effects: |
Aspiration |
| Contraindications: |
- Absent gag reflex
- Patients who are unable to protect their own airway
- Patients who are unable to swallow
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