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• Apply light finger pressure on lacrimal sac for 1 minute following instillation.
• To avoid bottle contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. Replace cap
after use.
• In general, contact lenses should not be worn during therapy.
TMEP use:
• Corneal Abrasion, Corneal Ulcer, Conjunctivitis Protocol
• Ear Infection Protocol
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Glucose (Glutose )
Description: Carbohydrate
Route: Oral
Indications: Altered mental status caused by hypoglycemia defined as:
• Adults:
° Diabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis <110mg/dL
° Nondiabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis <80mg/dL
SECTION 3 ° ° Diabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis <90mg/dL
• Children:
Nondiabetics = fingerstick blood glucose analysis <60mg/dL
Adult dose: Full tube given in small doses (25–50g) – standing order
Pediatric dose: 0.5g/kg in small doses – standing order
Drug action: Increases blood glucose level
Onset: 1min
Duration: Depends on the degree of hypoglycemia
Precautions: Assure gag reflex is present
Side-effects: Aspiration
Contraindications:
• Absent gag reflex
• Patients who are unable to protect their own airway
• Patients who are unable to swallow
Pregnancy Category C
TMEP use:
• Behavioral Changes Protocol
• Heat Illness Protocol
• Loss of Consciousness (without seizures) Protocol
• Seizure Protocol

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Glutose – See Glucose

308 SECTION 3 RECOMMENDED DRUG LIST (RDL)