Virtual Drug Bag

ORAL GLUCOSE

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