SAQ 1415 – Insulin overdose with post-dextrose management

A 25-year-old man is brought to the ED after an insulin overdose 30 minutes ago.

He is hypoglycaemic and responds to a 25 mL intravenous bolus of 50% dextrose. He is subsequently alert, with normal vital signs.

List four specific historical features you would seek about the insulin exposure. For each, state how it alters ongoing management.

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State two management steps you would now take, including the end-point for each.

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