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    Hypoglycaemia Flowchart

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    Mohammad Sultan
    This flowchart provides guidance on treating hypoglycemia in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. For conscious diabetic patients, it recommends a trial of oral carbohydrates such as soft drinks or sugar. If oral intake is not possible or the glucose level remains low, IV glucose or glucagon injection are options. It also differentiates treatment based on patient age, weight, and ability to tolerate oral intake. Follow-up testing is recommended within 15-20 minutes to check the glucose level.

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    Hypoglycaemia Flowchart

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    Mohammad Sultan
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    This flowchart provides guidance on treating hypoglycemia in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. For conscious diabetic patients, it recommends a trial of oral carbohydrates such as soft drinks or sugar. If oral intake is not possible or the glucose level remains low, IV glucose or glucagon injection are options. It also differentiates treatment based on patient age, weight, and ability to tolerate oral intake. Follow-up testing is recommended within 15-20 minutes to check the glucose level.

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    This flowchart provides guidance on treating hypoglycemia in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. For conscious diabetic patients, it recommends a trial of oral carbohydrates such as soft drinks or sugar. If oral intake is not possible or the glucose level remains low, IV glucose or glucagon injection are options. It also differentiates treatment based on patient age, weight, and ability to tolerate oral intake. Follow-up testing is recommended within 15-20 minutes to check the glucose level.

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    258 views1 page

    Hypoglycaemia Flowchart

    Uploaded by

    Mohammad Sultan
    This flowchart provides guidance on treating hypoglycemia in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. For conscious diabetic patients, it recommends a trial of oral carbohydrates such as soft drinks or sugar. If oral intake is not possible or the glucose level remains low, IV glucose or glucagon injection are options. It also differentiates treatment based on patient age, weight, and ability to tolerate oral intake. Follow-up testing is recommended within 15-20 minutes to check the glucose level.

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    Hypoglycemia confirmed

    Diabetes Yes

    No
    See Flowchart
    for diabetic
    Take Critical blood
    patients
    samples if possible
    (6ml of blood)

    Patient is
    Yes conscious, able to No
    tolerate oral
    intake
    IV access
    available /easy
    Trial of oral
    to get
    carbohydrates

    Yes No

    Examples
    Begin with:
    Give IV bolus Give Glucagon IM
    • 125-200 ml ordinary soft drink or
    of 2-5 ml/kg < 25 kg or < 8 y/o
    diluted cordial
    of 10% Dext give ½ vial (0.5
    or
    (rate: 2-3 Unit)
    • 2-3 teaspoons of sugar.
    ml/min) > 25 kg or > 8 y/o
    give full vial (1
    Follow up within 15-20 mins (equivalent
    Unit)
    to 15 gm carbohydrate or 1 exchange):
    • 1 slice of bread.
    or
    • 1 banana or apple.
    or
    • 1 glass of milk (300 ml).
    Glucose still < 2.6
    mmol/L in 15 – 20
    mins or not
    Glucose still < 2.6 recovery of
    mmol/L in 15 – 20 mental status
    mins

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