EMT Basic · Chapter 20 · Sequence
Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies
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Field treatment of symptomatic hypoglycemia
Order EMT steps for a conscious patient with suspected hypoglycemia.
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- 1Reassess in 15 minutes; repeat if still symptomatic and able to swallow
- 2Confirm scene safety and airway
- 3Administer one 15-gram dose of oral glucose
- 4Call ALS / transport if not improving or airway is unsafe
- 5Confirm intact gag reflex and ability to swallow
- 6Obtain glucometer reading if scope permits