Describe the appropriate treatment for a patient suffering from DKA and hypoglycemia in the dental setting

What will be an ideal response?

Hypoglycemia:
Conscious patient:
• 20 gm of some form of sugar
• Maintain airway
• Monitor vital signs
Unconscious patient:
• EMS
• Glucagon 1 mg SC of IM
• Monitor vital signs
• Administer O2 4–6 liters/minute
DKA:
• EMS
• Determine blood glucose level
• Monitor vital signs
• Administer O2 4–6 liters/minute

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