Glucose

Hyperglycemia

High blood sugar.

Hypoglycemia

Low blood sugar.

When to measure glucose

Use a glucometer when dizziness or syncope is possible and on diabetic emergencies, syncope, and intoxication calls.

Where is the glucose kit

Glucose vitals pouch in the top pocket of the primary and in the tech half fannies.

Normal glucose range

80 to 120 mg/dL.

Cutoff above 180 with abnormal findings

Call Clayton.

Cutoff below 60

Call Clayton.

Between 60 and 80

Give oral sugar such as oral glucose or a sugary drink then recheck. If still under 80 call Clayton.

Finger prick tip

Let the patient choose the finger and prick slightly on the side to reduce pain.

If blood does not flow

Massage the finger and point it downward to use gravity.