4 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... endocrinology #Adrenal ... #Hyperfunction
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Fungal • Protozoa ... Bacteremia Septic Shock ... storm • Acute Adrenal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Bradycardia • Renal ... blocking agent • Shock ... Intracranial Pressure - Cushing ... • Sotalol • Propofol ... • Yellow fever
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK ... monocyte dysfunction/hypofunction ... of infection: Lungs ... • Symptoms: Fever ... pulses • The Renal