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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
- Unexplained hypoglycemia ... if value is < 3, ... /inconclusive (3- ... , proceed with cosyntropin ... #StimTest #Endocrinology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia ... possible) Step #3: ... octreotide #Algorithm ... #Management #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... – 15), require Cosyntropin ... Step 3) Differentiate ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... am cortisol < 3 ... 250 mcg of IV Cosyntropin ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology