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