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

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... function - An ... primary AI - Low ... #Algorithm #ACTH
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Transcellular ... Hypokalemic periodic paralysis ... GI losses (NG suction ... vomiting) • Low
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... arrhythmias and paralysis ... syndrome, Congenital adrenal ... consumption • Low ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased intake (rare cause in isolation)
GI loss - Urine loss
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... Vomiting • NG suction ... aldosterone • Renal ... #Algorithm #Causes
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... lower risk of renal ... : Analysis of the ... #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
derangements in function ... possibly requiring dialysis ... blood flow and ... patients we are all treating ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis