D10W Flashcards
1
Q
Classification
D10W
A
Carbohydrate substrate
2
Q
Pharmacodynamic
D10W
A
- Immediate source of glucose and H2O for nutrient deprived cells
- causes transient osmotic diuresis
3
Q
Pharmacokinetics
D10W
A
- IV
onset - immediate
peak - immediate
half-life - unknown
duration - unknown
4
Q
Indications
D10W
A
- Suspected or known hypoglycaemia
5
Q
Contraindications
D10W
A
<12 y/o
6
Q
Warnings // Precautions
D10W
A
- Extravastation causes tissue necrosis
- clinCALL - for careplan - if ICH is suspected
(ICH) Intracerebral Hemorrhage
7
Q
Dosage - Adult
D10W
A
10-25g (100 -250ml)
8
Q
Dosage - Pediatric
D10W
A
[PCP]
- 5mL/kg
repeat x 1
