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How come iv dextrose contraindicated with an intracranial hemorrhage?

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Hyperglycemia: You want to avoid cerebral hyperglycemia. With stroke as well as traumatic brain injury, studies have demonstrated that if there is too much sugar, the patient does not do as well.

Answered 1/6/2014

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