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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Adrenal Insufficiency ... Test 1: Baseline ... OCPs, pregnancy) Test ... 2: ACTH Stimulation ... #endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - ... Step 1) Screening Test ... Test: Cosyntropin ... This test determines ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
A STIM test can ... time of the day. 2. ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... cortisol and ACTH 2. ... #Management #Endocrinology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 2) ... #HELLP #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
+preg test. ... (see below for diagnosis ... an IUP or not. #2 ... POCUS #clinical #obgyn ... #obstetrics
Antenatal / Prenatal Care Schedule 
At Every Visit: Weight, Blood pressure, Psychosocial screening, Counseling re. Indications
• ± Prenatal diagnosis ... 6 movements in 2 ... • ± Non-stress test ... Timeline #Evaluation #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Trimester