Oral Glucose Temple College EMS Professions
Names n Insta-glucose n Glutose
Action Raises blood sugar levels
Supplied As Glucose Paste
Indications n Altered level of consciousness u Anxiety u Agitation u Lethargy u Unusual behavior n History of diabetes or other possible cause of hypoglycemia n Able to swallow medication
Contraindications n Unable to protect airway n Unable to swallow
Dosage n Full contents of tube n Squeeze onto tongue depressor n Place between cheek, gum u Allow to dissolve, or u Instruct patient to swallow
Precautions n Monitor level of consciousness n Gel may cause airway obstruction, or be aspirated