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

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