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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... this indicates normal ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Test #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Beware of major normal ... value - variation ... pregnancy) Test 2: ACTH ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... - Blood Gas Interpretation ... Values • pH: ... disease (COPD, OSA, Asthma ... bloodgas #Acid #Base
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
areas that are not normally ... palm creases, oral ... polyuria in the case ... 8) Cataracts Labs ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
be determined based ... include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... Cardiac cath if ... #differential #algorithm