Dextrose Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Indications and field use for Dextrose
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Known hypoglycemia
ALOC of unknown etiology
Seizures of unknown etiology
Hyperkalemia
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Mechanism of action for Dextrose 50%
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Reverses CNS effects of hypoglycemia by rapidly increasing glucose levels
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Contraindications of Dextrose 50
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Known thiamine deficiency Delirium tremens Head injury Intra cranial hemorrhage Severe pain
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Adverse reactions of Dextrose
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Cerebral edema in children when give undiluted
Worsening elevated ICP or cerebral edema from trauma
Extravasation leads to severe tissue necrosis
Sclerosing effect on peripheral veins
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Routes of administration of D50
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IV bolus (rapid)
