Glucose 10% — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Glucose 10% in children. Category: Resuscitation.
| Dose | 2–5 mL/kg of 10% (0.2–0.5 g/kg) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 2–5 mL/kg |
| Maximum | 250 mL |
| Route | IV |
Clinical notes
Hypoglycaemia. Recheck glucose; start maintenance dextrose.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines