Management of Hypoglycaemia
Treatment of severe cases or patient unconscious Treatment of choice:
20–50 mL, 50% dextrose IV (instil rectally using the nozzle of the syringe
if IV access diffi cult) or
Alternative: 1 mL, glucagon IM then oral glucose
Admit to hospital if concerned (rarely necessary).
Treatment of severe cases or patient unconscious Treatment of choice:
20–50 mL, 50% dextrose IV (instil rectally using the nozzle of the syringe
if IV access diffi cult) or
Alternative: 1 mL, glucagon IM then oral glucose
Admit to hospital if concerned (rarely necessary).