Dextrose 50% (D50W)

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Dextrose 50% (D50W)
Classifacation:

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Hyperglycemic agent, Carbohydrate

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Dextrose 50% (D50W)
Therapeutic Effects:

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Increases Blood Sugar

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Dextrose 50% (D50W)
Indications:

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*Know hypoglycemia, based on bG test: Blood glucose less then 60mg/dl, when oral glucose should not be administered
*Suspected hypoglycemia; without bG test available:
*Coma or seizure of unknow origin
*AMS of unknow origin
*Acute or chronic ETOH ingestion with AMS

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Dextrose 50% (D50W)
Contraindication:

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None, in the presence of know hypoglycemia
Suspected Hypoglycemia:
*Suspected intracranial hemorrhage with unknow blood glucose
*New onset CVA s/s with unknow BGL, in a non-diabetic Pt

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Dextrose 50% (D50W)
Side Effects:

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Subjective warmth, phlebitis, pain or burning at site, tissue necrosis

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Dextrose 50% (D50W)
Administration:

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12.5-25mg D50W SIVP (1/2 preload to 1 preload) with continuous reassessment of IV patency. May repeat if needed