Glucose Preparation

Glucose Gel (31 Gm tube / 24 Gm Sugar)

ADULT: Administer 1 tube between the cheek and gums.

PEDS: ≥ 2 years: Administer 1 tube between the cheek and gums.

Glucose Solution (100 Gm/296 mL 10 oz.)

ADULT: Orally.

PEDS: ≤ 6 months: 30 mL orally, avoid administration to pts.

Glucose Tablets (4 Gm chewable tablet)

ADULT: 3 tablets orally.

PEDS: ≥ 5 years: 1 tablet orally.

Granulated Sugar (5 Gm packet)

ADULT: 3 packets orally.

PEDS: 1 packets in liquid, orally.

INDICATIONS:

- Alert (airway gag reflex is intact), Blood glucose < 60 mg%, or between 60-80 mg% and symptomatic, or suspected hypoglycemia, and unable to establish an IV.

COMMENTS:

- Recheck blood glucose levels prior to administering a second dose.