Question 1

You are assisting the A&E team in Resus on a busy afternoon shift.

Robert, a 24-year-old male, has just arrived via ambulance. He became dizzy and agitated during a university lecture.

During the ambulance journey, Robert became unresponsive.

On arrival to Resus, IV access is secured and bloods taken, including an ABG, which is shown below:

Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment option for Robert?

IV 200mls of 10% glucose

Give Robert concentrated orange juice to drink

1L 0.9% Sodium Chloride

Buccal glucogel

None of the above are appropriate treatments