5 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... or Think Low.” ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #Low
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
call it, “Think High ... or Think Low.” ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... #Evaluation #Protocol ... #Algorithm #High
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
- Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... Measure ACTH: - High ... primary AI - Low ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... Orthopedic • Low