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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Surgery, Radiation, Medication ... Insufficiency #AI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #endocrinology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
Drug Induced Liver ... Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm ... duration), Several medications ... non-essential drug/HDS treatments ... #hepatology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... STOP offending medications ... Redistribution Treatments ... vasopressor or HyperK-induced
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
• Discuss with endocrinology ... look for cause Reduced ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Refractory Ascites - Ascites that cannot be mobilized or early recurrence that cannot be prevented
Diuretic Resistant:
Development of diuretic-induced ... week Diuretic-induced ... complications: • Renal ... diagnosis #management #algorithm ... #treatment #hepatology