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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... suppression test (DST ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... endocrinology #Adrenal ... #Hyperfunction
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Epinephrine - Adrenalin ... Anaphylaxis (1st), Symptomatic ... (arrhythmia in setting ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #indications
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic ... Etiology: • Medications ... 15 suggests ↓ renal ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications