A 55-year-old found unconscious is brought to the ED. Blood glucose is 1.9 mmol/L. He is conscious but confused. What is the immediate management?...

Question

A 55-year-old found unconscious is brought to the ED. Blood glucose is 1.9 mmol/L. He is conscious but confused. What is the immediate management?

Accepted Answer

IV bolus of 50% dextrose

Answer

Subcutaneous insulin

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Glucagon infusion

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Oral glucose tablets

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Observe until he improves spontaneously

Emergency medicine & Acute presentations — PLAB 1 MCQ