endocrinology paediatrics
Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR) Calculator
Calculates glucose infusion rate in mg/kg/min from IV infusion parameters. Critical for neonatal and paediatric care, and for insulin infusion management in adults. Confirms adequate glucose delivery.
References
- Adamkin DH. Neonatal hypoglycemia. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2016;28(2):150–155.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Dextrose 10% IV · IV glucose solution (hypoglycaemia treatment)
- Insulin (IV Infusion — ICU Glucose Control) · Insulin — ICU Glucose Management
- Dextrose 50% (Glucose 50%) · Glucose Supplement
- Glucose · Carbohydrate / hypoglycaemia treatment
- Potassium chloride with glucose · IV fluid (potassium + dextrose)
- Sodium chloride with glucose · IV fluid (saline + dextrose)
Pathways
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) · JBDS 2013 / Joint British Diabetes Societies; NICE NG17
- Adult Hypoglycaemia (Treated Diabetes) · JBDS-IP (2023): Hospital Management of Hypoglycaemia
- Adrenal Crisis · Society for Endocrinology Emergency Guidance (2024)
- Type 2 Diabetes Management · NICE NG28 2022
- Hyperthyroidism Management · BTA / ETA 2018
- Adrenal Insufficiency · Society of Endocrinology / ESE 2016
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.