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dextrose

[dek-strohs] / ˈdɛk stroʊs /




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Emergency treatment for a pet with xylitol toxicity involves giving the animal IV fluids containing dextrose to raise its blood glucose level and carefully monitoring its progress.

From Salon Dec. 18, 2022

The coroner said the main factor was the administration of a dextrose drip instead of a saline one and he raised concerns about the labelling of such fluids.

From BBC Dec. 9, 2021

He was given whole blood, blood plasma and a solution of saline dextrose.

From Washington Post Sep. 18, 2021

Tell-tale ingredients include “invert sugar, maltodextrin, dextrose, lactose, soluble or insoluble fibre, hydrogenated or interesterified oil”.

From The Guardian Feb. 12, 2020

I must admit they’re doing their best to keep me in condition: they’re plying me with dextrose, cod-liver oil, brewer’s yeast and calcium.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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