D50 is dextrose 50% given for hypoglycemia.
Posted By: OldMT on 2008-11-19
In Reply to: Need drug name - Barbara
Subject: D50 is dextrose 50% given for hypoglycemia.
It is usually given IV push if I'm not mistaken.
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D5 - the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution. nm
Subject: D5 - the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution. nm
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