Non-neonatal hypoglycemia (peds)
DDX
1) Ingestions (e.g. ETOH)
2) Metabolic dz*
3) Sepsis
- Save blood tubes b/f treatment
Treatment
Age Tx Def <2mo D10W (glu <40) 2mo-8yrs D25W (glu <60) >8yrs D50W (glu <70)
Dose all = 2mL/kg IV (may use 4mL/kg for D10W)
- recheck in all Q5min and repeat dose if low
See Also
Peds: Hypoglycemia (Neonatal)
Endo: Hypoglycemia