Oral glucose gel

Question 1

Oral glucose gel - Type

Answer 1

Oral glucose gel

Question 2

Oral glucose gel - Presentation

Answer 2

37.5g tube containing 15g glucose

Question 3

Oral glucose gel - Actions (3)

Answer 3

1. Glucose is the main energy source for the bodys’ cells, especially in the brain
2. Glucose preparation is rapidly absorbed from oral/buccal mucosa
3. Causes an increase in blood glucose concentration
   Onset approx 10 minutes

Question 4

Oral glucose gel - Use

Answer 4

Treat hypoglycaemia when pt is conscious and able to swallow

Question 5

Oral glucose gel - Contraindication

Answer 5

Impaired or absent swallow/gag reflex

Question 6

Oral glucose gel - Dose

Answer 6

Adult & Paediatric
1 x tube of 15g glucose orally
May be repeated x 1 after 15/60 if BGL still

Question 7

Oral glucose gel - Notes

Answer 7

Pts should swallow the entire contents of the tube where possible to maximise the rise in BGL
Pts who respond to oral glucose gel should eat to prevent later development of further hypoglycaemia
Re check BGL
Gel liquefies when over 30deg, but is still useable.