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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... function - An ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... failure - Adrenal ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #AcidBase ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis
1. pH - What’s the primary disturbance?
2. pCO2 - What’s the
Acid Base and Blood ... MD @nickmmark #acidbase ... #workup #algorithm ... respiratory #bloodgas #interpretation
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... function, and gastrointestinal ... Gastrointestinal function ... secretion • Acid-base ... components of acid-base
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... PO4 < 20%: • Renal ... Function: • Hypervitaminosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation