Dextrose Infusion & Dilution Calculator

Dextrose Monograph

CLINICAL RESUSCITATION TOOL

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HPCSA CDST v1.3 • Annexure A VerifiedGold Standard (D10W)

GLUCOSE / DEXTROSE INFUSION & DILUTION ENGINE

10% Short Infusions, Refractory Sulfonylurea Overdoses, Syringe Drivers & GIR Dosing

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First-Line Resuscitation Protocol:

In symptomatic adult hypoglycemia (BG < 3.5 mmol/L), infusing a 200 mL bag of 10% Dextrose (D10W) over 5 to 10 minutes restores consciousness smoothly while sparing fragile peripheral veins from hyperosmolar chemical burns.

1. Dextrose Solution Formulation:

2. Select IV Bag Volume:

3. Clinical Infusion Strategy:

Infusion Run Time:10 Minutes

5 min (Rapid Awakening)10 min (Standard)20 min (Gentle)

4. IV Giving Set Calibration:

TARGET INFUSION OUTPUT

D10W

Drip Rate

400

drops/min (gtts)

Flow Rate

1200

mL/hour

Glucose Delivery:20.0 Grams Total

Seconds Per Drop:1 drop every 0.1 sec

Wide-open short infusion of 200 mL D10W over 10 minutes delivers exactly 20g glucose.

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GLUCOSE / DEXTROSE INFUSION & DILUTION ENGINE