3 results
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
- Contraction alkalosis ... Endocrine (Conn’s or Cushing ... Acidosis - non anion ... metabolic acidosis - anion ... nickmmark #acidbase #workup
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... hypernatremia, metabolic alkalosis ... skull • In Cushing's ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and metabolic alkalosis ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypercalcemia, Cushing's