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Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Algorithm - Cosyntropin ... drawn T0: 250 µg cosyntropin ... BCM_InternalMed #Adrenal #Insufficiency ... Testing #Algorithm #Cosyntropin
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... PRIMARY adrenal insufficiency ... > 18, adrenal insufficiency ... , proceed with cosyntropin ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Cosyntropin
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency ... The standard cosyntropin ... Diagnosis #Endo #ACTH #Cosyntropin
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency ... – 15), require Cosyntropin ... Stimulation - Cosyntropin ... administering cosyntropin ... ) #Adrenal #Insufficiency
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... 250 mcg of IV Cosyntropin ... AI #Adrenal #Insufficiency
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency ... Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency ... Give 250 mcg of cosyntropin ... AnnKumfer #Adrenal #Insufficiency
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency ... primary adrenal insufficiency ... Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency ... #Adrenal #Insufficiency
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Hypothyroidism • Adrenal insufficiency ... polydipsia • Insufficient
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
MANIFESTATIONS OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY ... secondary adrenal insufficiency ... Primary adrenal insufficiency ... Secondary adrenal insufficiency ... Symptoms #Adrenal #Insufficiency
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Hypothyroidism • Adrenal insufficiency ... polydipsia • Insufficient