Question 33 (part 2) · LEK · Emergencies and acute complications
A 24-year-old male patient suffering from diabetes type I and treated with insulin (4 injections per day) suddenly loses consciousness. The patient breathes normally and his pulse is 120bpm. What is the best course of action in this case?
- A. administer intravenous infusion of 5% glucose immediately.
- B. administer intravenous infusion of 20% glucose immediately.
- C. immediately administer insulin subcutaneously.
- D. immediately administer insulin intravenously.
- E. determine glucose levels and decide whether to administer glucose or insulin intravenously based on the results.
Hint
Sudden onset, normal breathing and tachycardia in an insulin-treated patient: which complication develops within minutes rather than days?
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