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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... endocrinology #Adrenal ... #Hyperfunction
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Step 1) Screening ... specificity for AI (but low ... require Cosyntropin testing ... - Low ACTH is
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Convulsive Status Epilepticus ... • Give high flow ... Consider CBC, renal ... and toxicology screening ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm