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Dextrose (D50W, D10W, D5W)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Carbohydrate, caloric agent, hyperkalemia adjunct
Therapeutic Effects:
Treats hypoglycemia, energy substrate, vehicle for IV nutrition, adjunct with insulin for hyperkalemia
Primary Considerations:

Hypoglycemia rescue - 25 g IV (50 mL of D50W) corrects adult hypoglycemia rapidly; recheck glucose in 15 min and follow with a complex carbohydrate to prevent rebound. Insulin-induced hypoglycemia in...

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