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

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #ACTH ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... ) stimulation test ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Algorithm ACTH-Dependent ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
aldosterone Causes ... : Most Common Causes ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
stimulation test ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... in which injury ... Evaluation #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Adrenalitis Other causes ... A STIM test can ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... #Management #Endocrinology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Algorithm Transudate ... • Postcardiac injury ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #causes
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Causes of Sudden ... Neurologic Anomaly • Pulmonary ... Gastrointestinal infection Injury ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
FLAGS - In all cases ... Non-accidental Injury ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Pathway #Child #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Diagnosis