Hypoglycemic cardiac arrest and rapid return-of-spontaneous circulation (ROSC) with dextrose – A case report

We present a case of return of spontaneous circulation in a patient with cardiac arrest after administration of dextrose for hypoglycemia. Routine administration of dextrose to patients in cardiac arrest has been shown to be associated with increased mortality and worse neurological outcomes. However, this case reminds the clinician to consider hypoglycemia in patients with cardiac arrest, and to attempt correcting a low blood glucose if noted .
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research