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Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Step 1) Screening Test ... > 15 excludes AI ... require Cosyntropin testing ... ) Confirmation Test ... This test determines
Performing Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Measurement
Sensitive and Specific + Inexpensive Test for Diagnosing PAD [In Patients
Performing Ankle ... + Inexpensive Test ... Patient should be resting ... further diagnostic testing ... of PAD, further testing
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Axis Response to ACTH ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... Measure ACTH: ... #Stimulation #Test
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
Brachial Index (ABI ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... Check hip and ankle ... ligament/meniscus testing ... vascular assessments (ABIs