Transcript Oral Glucose

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