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1. For paediatric patients, use D10 to treat hypoglycaemia. Do not use D50, which can lead to rebound hypoglycaemia.
2. Hypoglycaemia is defined as < 3 mmol/l or < 54 mg/dl in adults and children in the context of EVD.
3. Neonates and children: slow IV push bolus of 2–5 ml/kg of 10% glucose.
4. After the bolus, maintain dextrose infusion 4–6 mg/kg/min or 5 g/kg/day.
5. Re-check glucose 15 minutes after correcting.
6. Repeat dose of 2 ml/kg if glucose remains low and increase dextrose infusion.