Which pediatric dose is correct for oral glucose?

Which pediatric dose is correct for oral glucose?

• A. 5 g PO
• B. 10 g PO
• C. 15 g PO
• D. 20 g PO

Answer: (C)

A standard single oral glucose dose for a conscious child who can swallow is 15 grams. This amount provides a reliable rise in blood glucose quickly without overloading the system, and it matches common EMS practice and forms of glucose (gel or tablets) that typically come in about 15 g. After giving it, check the child’s glucose again in 10–15 minutes and repeat the dose if still low, per protocol. Smaller doses like 5 g or 10 g may not raise the level sufficiently, while 20 g is more than the usual single-dose recommendation for a pediatric patient.

A standard single oral glucose dose for a conscious child who can swallow is 15 grams. This amount provides a reliable rise in blood glucose quickly without overloading the system, and it matches common EMS practice and forms of glucose (gel or tablets) that typically come in about 15 g. After giving it, check the child’s glucose again in 10–15 minutes and repeat the dose if still low, per protocol. Smaller doses like 5 g or 10 g may not raise the level sufficiently, while 20 g is more than the usual single-dose recommendation for a pediatric patient.