Glucagon Administration Glucagon is a synthetically prepared hormone that is given by injection for severe hypoglycemia; it allows the liver to release stored glucose. In accordance with my school board’s policy and criteria for glucagon administration, in case of an emergency my child is to receive a glucagon injection by school staff: Yes No If yes, indicate the dose of glucagon to be administered 0.5 mg (0.5 mL/half of the syringe) * if under 20kg (typically for children under 5 years old) 1.0 mg (1.0 mL/full syringe) Location of Glucagon Note: Glucagon teaching must be done in collaboration with a regulated health care professional. Instructions for administration will be provided during the training session and should be attached to this plan. The Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has developed guidelines that address glucagon administration in school; if you would like staff to be trained in glucagon administration, first refer to your school board’s policy to identify if training is supported, and that your child fits the criteria. Administration Glucagon
Glucagon Administration Glucagon Administration Glucagon is a synthetically prepared hormone that is given by injection for severe hypoglycemia; it allows the liver to release stored glucose. In accordance with my school board’s policy and criteria for glucagon administration, in case of an emergency my child is to receive a glucagon injection by school staff: Yes No If yes, indicate the dose of glucagon to be administered 0.5 mg (0.5 mL/half of the syringe) * if under 20kg (typically for children under 5 years old) 1.0 mg (1.0 mL/full syringe) Location of Glucagon Note: Glucagon teaching must be done in collaboration with a regulated health care professional. Instructions for administration will be provided during the training session and should be attached to this plan. The Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has developed guidelines that address glucagon administration in school; if you would like staff to be trained in glucagon administration, first refer to your school board’s policy to identify if training is supported, and that your child fits the criteria.
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