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An Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis

#adrenal #insufficiency #crisis #shock #ddxof
An Algorithm for ... Evaluation and Management ... of Adrenal Insufficiency ... and Crisis #adrenal ... #insufficiency
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Beware of major ... #Insufficiency ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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 ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #Adrenal
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Cl⁻ is the major ... - Cl⁻ is the major ... Cl⁻ with other components ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Millicurie limit guidelines for major and minor radioactive spills.
I-131 - 1mCi
In-111 - 10 mCi
F-18 - 10
guidelines for major ... I-123 - 10 mCi ... Report to RSO Major ... radioactive #spills #major ... #minor #ms #management
Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment - Stress Dose Steroids
 • Large Bore IVs, ~2L IVF & Draw workup
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Insufficiency before ... Mild Stressor (URI ... -75mg daily • Major ... AI #Treatment #Management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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, Anaphylaxis, Adrenal ... Insufficiency, ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... barium, CT, or MR ... syndromes, Pancreatic insufficiency ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Shock - MI ... Inotropes - Adrenal ... Insufficiency > ... Shock #Diagnosis #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