GLUCOSE 10%

Question 1

Action and side effects

Answer 1

Glucose is the principle energy source for body cells,
especially the brain. When given IV it has a rapid
onset and establishes normal blood glucose levels
rapidly

SIDE EFFECTS
• Tissue necrosis if extravasated from vein. Check
patency of IV access at all times

Question 2

indications, contrainidications and precautions

Answer 2

Symptomatic
Hypoglycaemia with
BGL<4mmol/l and unable
self-administer oral
glucose

no contra

precautions: Hyperglycaemia in large doses

Question 3

dosages

Answer 3

adult: EMT 2 IV
15g (150mL) Glucose 10%
Slow IV push
May be repeated at 100ml
(10g) boluses every 5min
until BGL is > 4mmol/L

paediatric: EMT 2 IV
0.25g/kg (2.5mL/kg) Glucose
10%
Slow IV push
May be repeated 0.1g/kg
(1mL/kg) boluses every 5min
till BGL is >4mmol/L