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

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... then go to stim testing ... intravenous (IV) injection ... this indicates normal ... #Algorithm #ACTH
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Testing and Evaluation ... Frequency obtained - Abnormal ... - Cost - Cost per ... #workup #testing ... Effectiveness #table
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... uncertainty are ... decision for repeat testing ... disease; T2DM, type
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Major Pre-Op ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... What is the type ... stratification #diagnosis
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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Thought Content - Types ... anxiety about work ... Judgement - Ability to act ... MSE #psychiatry #diagnosis ... #evaluation #mnemonic
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... /pdfs/smallpox-diagnostic-algorithm-poster ... The type of specimen ... See table below ... these assays alone are