Glucose Gel Flashcards by Shannon Ruscoe

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Glucose Gel Indications

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Hypoglycaemia in adults and children provided the patient is conscious and can swallow safety
hypoglycaemia in neonates

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Glucose Gel Contraindications

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None

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Glucose Gel Cautions

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None

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Glucose Gel dose, route, and preparation

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PO per oral
- neonates: spread on gums
-10-20g for all ages,administer one packet and repeat every 10 minutes if symptoms persist

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Glucose Gel mechanism of action

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Provides source of glucose that can be easily swallowed and rapidly absorbed

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