Glucose gel Flashcards
1
Q
what is the mechanism of Glucose gel
A
easily absorbed and safe to swallow glucose source
2
Q
Glucose gel: ATP
A
all
3
Q
Glucose gel: indications
A
Hypoglycemia
conscious enought to swallow
4
Q
Glucose gel: conta
A
nil
5
Q
glucose gel: contra
A
nil
6
Q
glucose gel: dose
A
10 -20g for all ages
one sachet every 10 minutes no improving
7
Q
Glucose gel: Onset of effect
A
5 - 10 minutes
8
Q
Glucose gel: adverse affects
A
sticky
9
Q
glucose gel: duration
A
30 - 60 minutes
10
Q
GLucose gel: kinetics
A
- absorbed in stomach and small intestines
- rapidly metabolised
11
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