Posted by BRAINY GROUP on May 31, 2001 at 14:15:27:
the management of coma
Options
a) 50% dextrose drip
b) 5% dextrose drip
c) naloxone
d) direct intravenous insulin
e) insulin through a drip
f) one litre of normal saline
1. A middle aged woman remains unconcious 12 hours following a cholecystectomy. On examination both pupils are seen to be pinpoint.
2. A young diabetic is admitted in a comatose state. his plasma glucose level is 2mmols
3. A young diabetic is admitted in a comatose state. his plasma glucose level is 17mmols and he is dehydrated