Most glutose administered to a patient

I don't understand you blokes transporting so many diabetics. The discharge criteria of EDs is the identification of a cause and the quick resolution of symptoms. Vast majority of cases fit this criteria. Even if the cause isn't overt, mostly its an issue for the GP. AMA/refusal aside.

I avoid the glutose tubes like the plague. They taste terrible. Does anybody know why they haven't made something a bit more appetising? I've been wondering that for a while. There is usually something in the pt's house. One tube at the most. Given how long you have to wait for the tubes to work I don't think I fancy leaving a person with a symptomatically low sugar for more than one tubes worth of waiting time before dextrose/glucagon.


firecoins said:
If they aren't orientated, they have to go to the hospital.
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Why?
 
Melclin said:
They taste terrible. Does anybody know why they haven't made something a bit more appetising? I've been wondering that for a while.
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I've been told by our medical advisors that Cakemate, a brand name for a squeeze tube of cake icing would be an excellent replacement for oral glucose.
 
Does anybody know why they haven't made something a bit more appetising?
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I've been told by our medical advisors that Cakemate, a brand name for a squeeze tube of cake icing would be an excellent replacement for oral glucose.
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It's called honey. My medical director actually told me I was welcome to carry it on the rig if I so desired. That was quite alright with me given my habit of drinking tea quite frequently.
 
n7lxi said:
Again? Glucagon?


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If you need to give Glucagon then the patient needs to be transported. The pt i had was alert and oriented after glutose and drinking juices etc. If it wouldn't have been increasing and her mental status steadily getting better, I would have given glucagon and transported.
 
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