What is the pediatric dose of oral glucose?

What is the pediatric dose of oral glucose?

• A. 25g PO
• B. 10g PO
• C. 15g PO
• D. 5g PO

Answer: (C)

In pediatric hypoglycemia, the goal is to provide a quick-acting carbohydrate in a dose that reliably raises blood glucose without overshooting. The standard pediatric oral glucose dose is 15 grams. This amount is typically available in common forms (glucose tablets or gels) and is enough to raise glucose promptly when the child can swallow safely. If symptoms persist after about 15 minutes, reassess and repeat per protocol. Do not give oral glucose to someone who cannot swallow or is unconscious; use alternative routes (e.g., IV dextose or glucagon) as indicated.

In pediatric hypoglycemia, the goal is to provide a quick-acting carbohydrate in a dose that reliably raises blood glucose without overshooting. The standard pediatric oral glucose dose is 15 grams. This amount is typically available in common forms (glucose tablets or gels) and is enough to raise glucose promptly when the child can swallow safely. If symptoms persist after about 15 minutes, reassess and repeat per protocol. Do not give oral glucose to someone who cannot swallow or is unconscious; use alternative routes (e.g., IV dextose or glucagon) as indicated.