IV/IO Dextrose Rule of 50!

How to correct hypoglycaemia:

• Neonate 5 ml/kg of 10% Dextrose (10×5=50)
• Infant 2 ml/kg of 25% Dextrose (25×2=50)
• Older child or Adult 1 ml/kg of 50% Dextrose (50×1=50)

How to make different Dextrose solutions:

• 50 ml of 50% Dextrose + 50 ml NS = 25% Dextrose
• 50 ml of 50% Dextrose + 150 ml NS = 12.5% Dextrose