Glucose 10%

Question 1

Glucose 10% - Type

Answer 1

Hypertonic glucose solution - containing 0.1g dextrose per ml

Question 2

Glucose 10% - Presentation

Answer 2

10% glucose - in 500ml

Question 3

Glucose 10% - Action

Answer 3

Glucose is the main energy source for the body cells, especially the brain Onset 30-60 sec

Question 4

Glucose 10% - Use

Answer 4

Treat hypoglycaemia (BGL <4mmol)

Question 5

Glucose 10% - Adverse effects (2)

Answer 5

1. Tissue necrosis if allowed to escape from the vein
2. Hyperglycaemia/hyperosmolality

Question 6

Glucose 10% - Contraindication

Answer 6

Known hypersensitivity

Question 7

Glucose 10% - Doses

Answer 7

Adult & Paediatric - up to 2.5ml/kg (0.25g/kg) slowly over 5 minutes IV.

May repeat once if LOC of BGL has not improved

Question 8

Glucose 10% - Notes

Answer 8

Patients who respond to 10% glucose should eat, to prevent later development of further hypoglycaemia.

Recheck BGL