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Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Congenital Adrenal ... CRF) • Infection ... Chronic UTI) • ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Standard Stim test ... is 250 mcg of IV ... intravenous (IV) injection ... #Insufficiency
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Adrenal Insufficiency ... causes: TB, fungal infection ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... Give 250 mcg of
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Respiratory insufficiency ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Serologic and EMG ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
uncertainty (e.g ... opportunistic infection ... COPD/asthma or adrenal ... insufficiency) ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare