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No. You may kill him. Fluid given to unconscious person will go to his respiratory tract. Never give any thing orally to unconscious patient. Very little fluid can choke him to death. He needs intravenous glucose. Fortunately, you usually get enough time to give intravenous glucose solution. It is one of the most dramatic situation, in your medical practice, to see the sudden recovery of the serious patient.

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Diabetic Supply Equipment for Testing and Regulating Diabetes ?

Some diabetic supply equipment is used to test and monitor a patient's ketone and blood glucose levels. In order to test these levels, the patient must pierce their skin with a lancing device and collect their blood with a testing strip. The strip is inserted into a blood glucose monitor to determine the current blood glucose level. Insulin will either be taken orally via pills or injected by syringes to regulate the patient's blood glucose.


Should temperature of an unconscious patient should be taken orally since they are not moving about?

No


Will giving ivomect orally to 75lb dog hurt them in any way?

Giving Ivomect to a 75 pound dog needs to be done through a shot. This is a medication for heartworms and it could hurt them if they are given the medication orally.


Why you give insulin orally?

You don't give insulin orally ! Insulin needs to be injected into the patient's bloodstream. The acids in the stomach would break down the insulin - rendering it useless.


How does a glucose drip help the patient recover?

'Drip of Glucose' can be referred either to Intravenous infusion of Dextrose (which is a biologically active form of Glucose) or to any Intravenous Fluid. Dextrose (along with a few substances) is the sole source of energy to the brain. IV Dextrose need to be given in diseases where the patient is unable to maintain a blood glucose level essential to sustain vital organ function. The rate of infusion is determined by 'hit and trial' method gradually hiking the rate till normal blood levels could e maintained. IV Fluids are given in conditions where a patient is unable to accept oral feeds/ is not allowed orally due to the disease process so as to provide him the necessary fluids, electrolytes and energy (glucose) to sustain life. IV Fluids are also needed to rehydrate a dehydrated patient.


Difference between expressing your ideas orally and in writing?

Expressing ideas orally means through speaking; writing is on paper. Some people are better with words out loud, some are better with the written word. In expressing orally, you may not be as concise as you are pulling ideas straight from your head and giving them to the audience, but someone without much writing skill may have more difficulty the other way.


What are the three enzymes involved in the conversion of glycogen to glucose?

The process of "glycogenolysis" is the splitting of glycogen in the liver, which in turn produces glucose. Glucagon can be administered in emergency diabetic situations where sugar can't be taken orally.


Valium best to snort or take orally?

Orally.


Why cefotaxime doesn't given orally?

Because of the effectiveness of the blood-brain barrier in preventing the passage of substances into the brain, medications must be delivered directly into the patient's veins (intravenously, or by IV), at very high doses.


What are the forms and direction of giving medicines?

The forms of medicines are in solid forms like tablet and capsules given orally. Liquid forms like, syrups,suspension and elixir given orally. Injectables like vaccines and antibiotics. Parenterals like your IV solutions and parenteral nutritions.Suppositories given rectally and vaginally.


How do I take a temperature of a comatose patient?

Taking the temperature of a comatose patient can be done orally, rectally, with a tympanic (ear) thermometer, or through a temporal artery thermometer. However, the method used should be based on the patient's condition and the healthcare provider's instructions. It's important to follow proper hygiene practices and safety measures to prevent infection.

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