When Do You Administer Dextrose? Dextrose (antidote) is used for acute alcohol intoxication, sulfonylurea overdose, insulin overdose, high blood potassium (hyperkalemia), and insulin induced hypoglycemia in pediatric patients. How fast do you give dextrose 50? – 50% hypertonic glucose solution in 50 ml vial (500 mg/ml), for slow IV injection (3 to 5 minutes). Can
Which IV Fluid Is Safe In Hypertension? Nicardipine, nitroprusside, fenoldopam, nitroglycerin, enalaprilat, hydralazine, labetalol, esmolol, and phentolamine Which fluid is given in hypertension? Typical type of IV fluid Complication Normal saline Hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis, worsening hypertension Hypotonic IV fluids Hyponatremia Hypertonic or isotonic IV fluids Hypernatremia Usually isotonic IV fluids Fluid overload Do you give