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Medications for High-Altitude Sickness 
Acetazolarnide 
 • Carbonic Anydrase Inhibitor Bicarb diuresis & metabolic Acidosis ->
Medications for High-Altitude ... hyperventilation Dexamethasone
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Hirsutism • High ... Releasing Adenoma (High ... Adenoma (Positive Dexamethasone ... Releasing Adenoma (High
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
because of its high ... Also, dexamethasone
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
Clinical 
 • Encephalopathy 
 • Ataxic gait 
 • Severe lassitude
High Altitude Cerebral ... ambulatory) • Dexamethasone ... therapy #HACE #High
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Hirsutism • High ... Releasing Carcinoma (High ... Carcinoma (Positive Dexamethasone ... Releasing Carcinoma (High
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Hyperpigmented skin (due to high ... stim test - dexamethasone
Bioequivalence of Corticosteroid Doses - Dexamethasone Conversion
Dexamethasone 1mg
Betamethasone 1mg
Prednisolone 7mg
Hydrocortisone 30mg
Triamcinolone 5mg
Methylprednisolone 5mg

Dr. Keith Siau @drkeithsiau

#Bioequivalence
Corticosteroid Doses - Dexamethasone ... Conversion Dexamethasone ... 1mg Betamethasone ... #pharmacology #Dexamethasone
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
• Attempt if high ... • Steroids: IV Dexamethasone
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
Severe AMS with altered mental status, ataxia, and other neurological manifestations such
High Altitude Cerebral ... as possible 2) Dexamethasone ... DeLoughery @Bloodman #High
Acute Mountain Sickness - High Altitude
Incidence varies - rate increases with altitude and rate of ascent
Mountain Sickness - High ... or severe. 4) Dexamethasone ... Mountain #Sickness #High