What should the EMT administer to a patient with unresponsiveness and seizures, assuming hypoglycemia?

In cases of unresponsiveness and seizures suspected to be caused by hypoglycemia, the correct choice would be to administer a form of glucose to quickly elevate the patient’s blood sugar levels. Administering oral glucose is the appropriate intervention when a patient is responsive and able to swallow, but in unresponsive patients, this is not feasible as they may be at risk of aspiration.

Nebulized bronchotherapy is used for respiratory conditions and does not address the immediate metabolic needs of a hypoglycemic patient. Regular insulin, which lowers blood sugar levels, would be contraindicated in a situation of suspected hypoglycemia. Oxygen may assist with oxygenation but does not treat the underlying issue of low blood glucose. Therefore, the most appropriate action for hypoglycemia in an unresponsive patient is the administration of glucagon or intravenous dextrose, which effectively raises blood glucose levels when a patient is unable to ingest food.