Class
Carbohydrate
Hypotonic solution
Mechanism of Action
Rapidly increases serum glucose levels
Short-term osmotic diuresis
Indications
Hypoglycemia
Contraindications
Intracranial hemorrhage
Delirium Tremens
Adult D50% Dose
25 G slow IV
Repeated as necessary
Pediatruc D50% Dose
Refer to length/weight based tape
Adult D10% Dose
D10% 250cc bag over 10 minutes
Pediatric D10% Dose
<40kg give 5cc/kg of 250cc D10% bag over 10 minutes