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Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
for Blood Gas Interpretation ... ABG And BMP Normal ... failure - Adrenal insufficiency ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... Summary #Nephrology #ABG
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... normal adrenal function
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... receptor function ... Respiratory insufficiency ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Alteration in brain function ... by liver insufficiency ... rule out other causes ... Malnutrition, TIPS West ... mass - Lizzie Aby