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