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Temple College EMS Professions

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1 Temple College EMS Professions
Oral Glucose Temple College EMS Professions

2 Names Insta-glucose Glutose

3 Raises blood sugar levels
Action Raises blood sugar levels

4 Supplied As Glucose Paste

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

6 Contraindications Unable to protect airway Unable to swallow

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

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

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