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Virtual Drug Bag
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ORAL GLUCOSE |
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PACKAGED: Tube; concentration varies, check label
LOCATION: Not carried in drug bag
INDICATIONS:
Hypoglycemia, if no IV access or available Glucagon
Generalized hypothermia without arrest
Altered level of consciousness of unknown cause
Seizures with BS < 60, no BS monitor available; or strong suspicion of hypoglycemia despite BS reading and no IV access.
ADULT:
1 tube
May be repeated in 10 min. if BS remains < 60
PEDI:
1 tube
May be repeated in 10 min. if BS remains < 60
THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Raise blood glucose concentration
CONTRAINDICATION:
Inability to control the airway.
PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Use caution when giving to unresponsive patients.
Hyperglycemia
REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No
PEDI: No