Dextrose on a crash cart is typically used as a quick source of sugar to treat low blood sugar levels, known as hypoglycemia, in emergency situations. Administering dextrose helps rapidly raise blood glucose levels, providing energy to the body's cells and preventing potential complications.
"Blood sugar" usually refers specifically to glucose/dextrose (two different names for the same compound). There are often other sugars present in the blood as well, such as fructose.
Another name for Glucose is Dextrose
Dextrose 10% in water is an intravenous (IV) solution that provides a source of glucose for the body. It is commonly used to help increase blood sugar levels in patients with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or those needing hydration support.
Grape sugar, blood sugar, or corn sugar
Glucose is the correct answer
It seems there might be a typo in your question. Did you mean to ask about dextrose? Dextrose is another name for glucose, which is a simple sugar that serves as a primary source of energy for the body. It is commonly used as a sweetener in food products and as an intravenous treatment for low blood sugar levels.
Dextrose is a synonym of D-glucose (also known as grape sugar, corn sugar, and when it's present in blood, blood sugar). In 2013, Dextrose 5 percent in lactated Ringer's injection was recalled. This recall stemmed from allegations of the product having mold in it.
Dextrose is added to the ingredients of some sausages. I'm not sure if as a seasonning or a preservative or maybe both Chris
The common names for glucose include blood sugar and dextrose.
Sucrose is a type of sugar. Other types of sugar include glucose, fructose, and dextrose. Any sugar ingested raises blood sugar level.
Glucose is the carbohydrate that is also known as blood sugar. It is a simple sugar that serves as the primary source of energy for the body's cells.