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Temple College EMS Professions Oral Glucose Temple College EMS Professions

Names Insta-glucose Glutose

Raises blood sugar levels Action Raises blood sugar levels

Supplied As Glucose Paste

Indications Altered level of consciousness Anxiety Agitation Lethargy Unusual behavior History of diabetes or other possible cause of hypoglycemia Able to swallow medication

Contraindications Unable to protect airway Unable to swallow

Dosage Full contents of tube Squeeze onto tongue depressor Place between cheek, gum Allow to dissolve, or Instruct patient to swallow

Precautions Monitor level of consciousness Gel may cause airway obstruction, or be aspirated

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