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Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Step #1: IV dextrose ... possible) Step #3: ... dextrose infusion
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
10-12 mEq/day 3. ... - Tx with 5% Dextrose
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
monitor glucose x 3 ... Give 25 g dextrose
Tinea Capitis in a Newborn- A 3-week-old male newborn was brought to the pediatrician with three
in a Newborn- A 3- ... on Sabouraud’s dextrose
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
stick (give IV dextrose ... 20-40 mg/kg at 3-
Pediatric Dextrose Administration in Hypoglycemia 

#Dextrose #Hypoglycemia #Peds #Pediatrics #Formula #Pharmacology
Pediatric Dextrose ... Hypoglycemia #Dextrose
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
between these 3 ... Therefore, in all 3 ... them or give IV dextrose
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
radiocontrast, hypertonic dextrose ... [ARBs]) 3. ... nephropathy 3. ... disease 3. ... infection 3.
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
• Insulin + dextrose
Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
albuterol, insulin, dextrose