Glucose 10% 50g/500ml

Question 1

For Glucose 10%, What are the indications and why?

Answer 1

1. 2nd Line agent for Hypoglycaemia where the patient is unable to swallow

Question 2

For Glucose 10%, What is the: 
Route, 
Dose, 
IVoD, 
Dilution,
Repeat

Answer 2

Route: IV
Dose: 15g
IVoD: 150ml
Dilution: Have IV fluid bag insitu for immediate flush
Repeat: 5-10 mins as required (titrate to max 10mg)

Question 3

For Glucose 10%, What are the contraindications?

Answer 3

1. not to be used with no patent IV access