Blood glucose for peds

[adwilcox28]

A blood glucose level for an average adult is typically between 80-120, is it the same range for pediatric pts?

 

[NomadicMedic]

I always use 70 - 110 as the average BGL. It's similar for pediatric and adults. However, kids can change very rapidly due to a higher metabolism.

 

[Sam Adams]

A blood glucose level for an average adult is typically between 80-120, is it the same range for pediatric pts?

directly from PALS:
the definition of hypoglycemia is:
preterm neonates- term neonates: </=45 mg/dl
infants, children and adolescents: </=60 mg/dl

 

[HappyParamedicRN]

Your protocols may specificslly indicate this information as well, go by your protocols and of course how the patient is acting!


Happy