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Hypoglycemia
Severe hypoglycemia emergency steps
Question | Answer |
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Severe hypoglycemia emergency step 1 | Activate EMS |
Severe hypoglycemia emergency step 2 | establish IV access |
Severe hypoglycemia emergency step 3 | Measure blood sugar with glucometer |
Severe hypoglycemia emergency step 4 | 1 amp of IV glucose ( 50 mL of 50% glucose solution) |
Severe hypoglycemia emergency step 5 | IV infusion of dextrose ( 5% to 20% in water). If no IV access then 1 mg glucagon IM. |