10 day old neonate presents with lethargy. Glucose 35. What should be the concentration and dose of dextrose administered?

5 cc/kg of D10 for neonates

2cc/kg of D25, if toddler
1 cc/kg of D50, if older child

Note, the product of the cc/kg and D% equals 50!  ie. 5 x 10, 2 x 25, and 1 x 50.


Source

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resource, 4th ed.