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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... gastric bypass), LFT ... #Workup #hematology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
out of cells may cause ... to be falsely normal ... has good renal function ... Treating DKA: 1) ... pathophysiology #endocrinology
FIASP - Insulin Aspart vs Novolog

Have you heard about Fiasp, a new version of insulin aspart
Normal rapid-acting ... already started eating ... Though it still works ... control and can also cause ... Pharmacology #EBM #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... aldosterone - Often normal ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing ... #endocrinology ... #workup
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
crusade against “Ab”Normal ... ECF and ICF both work ... derangements in function ... K+ in the ECF causes ... patients we are all treating