3 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Adrenocorticotropic Hormone • MRI ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Epilepticus Treatment Protocol ... 20mg rectally (using ... intranasal/buccal/IM ... (using IV sol’n ... #algorithm #neurology
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
performed (usually MRI ... to identify the location ... #Diagnosis #IM # ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm