2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Oral Glucose (Glutose-15) Oral Glucose (Glutose-15 ® )

Action Glucose

Onset

Improvement typically within 15 minutes

Indications Hypoglycemia in the alert patient able to swallow

Adult Dose 1 tube (15g of glucose) buccal (between gum and cheek)

Pediatric Dose 1 tube (15g of glucose) buccal

Contraindications Hypersensitivity, delirium tremens with dehydration, intracranial hemorrhage, inability to swallow.

Adverse Reactions Airway compromise if solution enters the glottic opening

Precautions Make sure the patient is capable of swallowing the solution to protect their own airway

Considerations Consider alternate oral nutrition, such as sugary drinks, or cake frosting. Keep patient food allergies in mind.

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EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended