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What is the JrCalc code for glucose 40% oral gel? |
GLG |
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What are the indications for administration of glucose 40% oral gel? |
-Known or suspected hypoglycaemia in a conscious pt wheee there is no risk of choking or aspiration |
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What are the cautions when administering glucose 40% oral gel? |
- Altered consciousness (risk of choking) The gel can be administered onto pt lip or gum to aid absorption |
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What are the side effects of administering glucose 40% oral gel? |
NONE |
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What should be done if the pt is unresponsive to glucose 40% oral gel? |
Use glucagon IM or glucose 10% IV |
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What are the contra-Indications for administering glucose 40% oral gel? |
NONE |
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What is the route to administer glucose 40% oral gel? |
Buccal |
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What is the initial dose of glucose 40% oral gel? |
10 grams in 1 tube |
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What is the repeat dose of glucose 40% oral gel? |
10 grams |
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What is the dose interval for administrating glucose 40% oral gel? |
5mins |
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What is the max dose of glucose 40% oral gel? |
None |
