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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... levels (OCPs, pregnancy ... ) Test 2: ACTH Stimulation ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical features ... if value is < 3, ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #StimTest #Endocrinology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 2) ... plasma exchange 3) ... #HELLP #AFLP #obstetrics ... #hematology #diagnosis
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 2) ... delivery of child 3) ... #HELLP #AFLP #Obstetrics ... OBGyn #Hematology #Diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... ACTH) stimulation test ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... am cortisol < 3 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - ... Algorithm Step ... Step 3) Differentiate ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
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 ... at the bedside #3 ... #obgyn #obstetrics
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Diagnostic algorithm for PE in Pregnancy
YEARS items:
 1. Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT
 2. Hemoptysis
Diagnostic algorithm ... Clinical signs and ... symptoms of DVT 2. ... Hemoptysis 3. ... #obstetrics
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
A STIM test can ... 8am cortisol <3 ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... of cosyntropin 3. ... #Management #Endocrinology