When a person with hypoglycemia comes in ER, Why we give him something sweet to eat if he is conscious. Why dont we give him IV glucose so that his glucose immediately increases.
In the ER, if a conscious patient has hypoglycemia, administering something sweet, like fruit juice or glucose tablets, is often preferred over IV glucose for several reasons: 1. **Rapid Absorption**: Oral glucose is quickly absorbed and can effectively raise blood sugar levels within minutes[2][3]. 2. **Patient Comfort**: It allows the patient to participate in their recovery, which can be psychologically beneficial[5]. 3. **Simplicity and Safety**: Oral administration avoids the complications associated with IV access, making it a practical choice when the patient is alert and cooperative[4][5]. If symptoms persist after oral treatment, IV glucose may then be considered[1]. Citations: [1] Hypoglycaemia (Emergency Treatment and Management) https://patient.info/doctor/emergency-management-of-hypoglycaemia [2] Hypoglycemia (Nursing) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK568695/ [3] Diabetes: how to manage patients experiencing hypoglycaemia - PMC https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9205569/ [4] Emergency Treatments for Hypoglycemia - Healthline https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/emergency-treatments [5] Addressing Hypoglycemic Emergencies - U.S. Pharmacist https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/addressing-hypoglycemic-emergencies [6] Hypoglycemia - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - MedPark Hospital https://www.medparkhospital.com/en-US/disease-and-treatment/hypoglycemia [7] [PDF] Treatment and Management of Hypoglycaemia in Adults ... - iHub https://ihub.scot/media/5244/20170331-hypoglycaemia-algorithm-2-2.pdf [8] Hypoglycemia Treatment & Management - Medscape Reference https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/122122-treatment
