2 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... Cortisol, Free Urine ... Cortisol, Saliva • Low ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... HCO3- • Low Urine ... Urine Cl - Loop ... #differential #algorithm