Oral Glucose Temple College EMS Professions. Names n Insta-glucose n Glutose. - презентация

1 Oral Glucose Temple College EMS Professions

2 Names n Insta-glucose n Glutose

3 Action Raises blood sugar levels

4 Supplied As Glucose Paste

5 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

6 Contraindications n Unable to protect airway n Unable to swallow

7 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

8 Precautions n Monitor level of consciousness n Gel may cause airway obstruction, or be aspirated