Oral Glucose & Thiamine Flashcards
(24 cards)
Oral Glucose
Brand Name
-Glutose
- Insta-Glucose
-Others
Oral Glucose
Classes
-Carbohydrate
-Hyperglycemic
Oral Glucose
Standard Supply
Tube
Oral Glucose
Mechanism of Action
increases glucose levels in the blood
Oral Glucose
Indication
Hypoglycemia
Oral Glucose
Contraindication
Patient cannot protect their airway
Oral Glucose
Adverse Reactions
nausea, vomiting
Oral Glucose
Routes
-Buccal
-Sublingual
Oral Glucose
Onset
Variable
Oral Glucose
Adult Dose
15-50 Gm
may repeat the dose
Oral Glucose
Pediatric Dose
5.0-50 Gm
may repeat dose
Oral Glucose
Special Consideration
-check BGL before administering
-check BGL after each additional dose
Thiamine
Brand Name
Betalin
Thiamine
Class
Vitamin
Thiamine
Mechanism of Action
metabolizes carbohydrates
Thiamine
Indications
-delirium tremens
-wernicke encephalopathy
-korsakoff syndrome
-unconsciousness of unknown etiology
-alcoholism
-malnutrition
Thiamine
Contraindication
none in emergency setting
Thiamine
Adverse Reactions
nausea, vomiting
Thiamine
Routes
-IV
-IO
-IM
Thiamine
Onset
Rapid
Thiamine
Adult Dose
100 mg
Thiamine
Pediatric Dose
10-25 mg
Thiamine
Special Consideration
may be administered prior to dextrose 50%
Thiamine
Supply
Vial
