Laura Anne Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I understand the patient at a BSL of 27 may not be compliant, but I'd try to give oral glucose if the patient was conscious enough to hold his arm in the air and scream, "YYEEAAAAH" or "WEEEEE" or whatever it was. Eydawn, Although giving rectal glucose has been done in a more suitable setting (IE: hospital) the risks are way too high for necrosis and the rectal mucosa doesn't absorb glucose well if at all. Hope that answers it for you a bit. It's late and I cannot do the research now to answer your question completely. Sorry. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMTChris Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Why would the oral glucose hinder you? It is a basic medication and all that was available to you. It's a counterindication if the Pt goes unresponsive. That was his concern....after the fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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