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Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Insufficiency Algorithm ... - Cosyntropin Stimulation ... Test T-1m: Baseline ... Insufficiency #Testing ... #Algorithm #Cosyntropin
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Insufficiency: • ACTH stimulation ... dysfunctional adrenal cortex ... production • CRH stimulation ... because the adrenal cortex ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... : Cosyntropin Stimulation ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #ACTH #Stimulation
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Test #Endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... test AND • Baseline ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Posteromedial Instability on Knee Exam
This is what a knee with posteromedial instability looks like. Notice the
anterior drawer test ... foot in external rotation ... Posteromedial corner ... PhysicalExam #Injury #MSK
Yergason's Test on Physical Exam
Yergason's test for biceps tendon pathology testing stability of the tendon within
Yergason's Test ... Exam Yergason's test ... tendon pathology testing ... Resist external rotation ... clinical #video #msk
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Classification of PCL Iniuries
 • Partial: Translation <
knee in neutral rotation ... knee in neutral rotation ... knee in internal rotation ... posterolateral corner ... #PCL #Injury #MSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing