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Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Algorithm - Cosyntropin ... BCM_InternalMed #Adrenal ... Insufficiency #Testing #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... around 6-8AM) – if value ... , proceed with cosyntropin ... #Cosyntropin #Stimulation ... #StimTest #Endocrinology
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... diagnosis of adrenal ... The standard cosyntropin ... first-line test for evaluation ... of adrenal function
An Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Adrenal Insufficiency and Crisis

#adrenal #insufficiency #crisis #shock #ddxof
An Algorithm for ... the Evaluation ... Management of Adrenal ... and Crisis #adrenal ... crisis #shock #ddxof
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

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

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... 250 mcg of IV Cosyntropin ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... of major normal value ... BCM_InternalMed #Adrenal ... #endocrinology
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Diagnosis and Evaluation ... cardiac, liver, renal ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... previously stable values ... eg, presence of renal ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Renal parenchymal