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Failure to Thrive - Evaluation Checklist
 • History: Baseline, ADLs/iADLs, Med Rec, ROS, Social support &
Failure to Thrive - Evaluation ... Checklist • History ... thyroid, LN), Functional ... PT, OT, Social work ... BrighamMedRes #FTT
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... normal adrenal function ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm ... gland and consider evaluation ... other pituitary functions ... Acromegaly #Testing #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management checklist ... Evaluation to ... level - Liver function ... Non-intubated: Low-fat ... #Pancreatitis #Checklist
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 inhibitors work ... check the kidney function ... has a smaller A1c ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... algorithm to determine ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Laparoscopic Instruments - Common Surgical Instruments
Many instruments are similar to those used in open surgery, adapted
surgery, adapted to fit ... Laparoscopic work ... usually settings for focus ... implements used to work ... cauterizing, and other functions