Template:Pediatric hypoglycemia chart
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Pediatric Hypoglycemia Dextrose Chart
| Category | Age | Glucose | Treatment | Initial IV Bolus | Comments |
| Neonatal | <2mo | <40 | D10W | 5 mL/kg | |
| Pediatric | 2mo-8yrs | <60 | D25W | 2 mL/kg | |
| Adult | >8yrs | <70 | D50W | 50mL (1 amp) OR 1 mL/kg |
- Recheck 5 minutes after dose and repeat dose if low.
- Consider glucagon IM/SQ if IV access is not readily available and the patient is unable to safely swallow a rapidly-absorbed carbohydrate