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What will happen if the dextrose is not dropping?

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According to a study reported in the Italian Journal of Pediatrics, iatrogenic severe hyperglycemia (ISH) caused by glucose-containing IV solutions is a potentially fatal treatment error. This highlights the significant risks associated with the scenario of a patient's blood sugar not decreasing after receiving a dextrose infusion.