5 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... Hormone • MRI ... of adrenal glands ... endocrinology #Adrenal ... #Hyperfunction
Millicurie limit guidelines for major and minor radioactive spills.
I-131 - 1mCi
In-111 - 10 mCi
F-18 - 10
guidelines for major ... and minor radioactive ... Minor Spill: ... Report to RSO Major ... #minor #ms #management
Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment - Stress Dose Steroids
 • Large Bore IVs, ~2L IVF & Draw workup
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Mild Stressor (URI ... , fever, minor surgery ... -75mg daily • Major ... AI #Treatment #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... Key Components: ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
eyes • Salivary hypofunction ... SSB ab • Lip (minor ... Diagnosis: • LIP (minor ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management