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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Pituitary Dysfunction ... • Hypothalamic Dysfunction ... Insufficiency #AI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis

#adrenal #insufficiency #crisis #shock #ddxof
An Algorithm for ... Evaluation and Management ... and Crisis #adrenal ... insufficiency #crisis #shock ... #ddxof #algorithm
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... depressed) • Renal ... meds • Other: AI ... vomiting/diarrhea), renal ... Classification #diagnosis #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... depressed) • Renal ... meds • Other: AI ... vomiting/diarrhea), renal ... Classification #diagnosis #management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... , Anaphylaxis, Adrenal ... Dehydration Shock ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
Life-threatening organ dysfunction ... pulses • The Renal ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ... #Diagnosis #Management
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) - Diagnosis and Management
Ascites PMN > 250/mm3
? Nosocomial or hospital acquired. Recent
Diagnosis and Management ... Presentation in septic shock ... SBP: Medical Management ... 1.5g/L) ascites, Renal ... dysfunction or
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Bleeding (64%) • Renal ... dysfunction (25% ... ) • Hepatic dysfunction ... (16%) • Shock ... causes #treatment #management
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... with underlying renal ... dysfunction merit ... Hyperkalemia #Evaluation #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management