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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... ): - AM serum ... , proceed with cosyntropin ... #Algorithm #Cosyntropin ... Stimulation #StimTest #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... ACTH Early am ... 250 mcg of IV Cosyntropin ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... 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 ... response BCM IM ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Primary ... Lower uric acid clearance ... Myeloid Leukemia (AML ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
To improve the usefulness of the serum creatinine concentration as a marker of kidney function, prediction
formulas are shown in Table ... digital assistant medical ... calculation programs ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... Formulas #Creatinine #Clearance
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... production and clearance ... needed to restore circulation ... patient’s complete medical ... laboratory or diagnostic
#ICUCard
RENAL
GFR
90-131
mL/min
((140-age)*Wt)/(72*Cr)
Glomerular Filtration Rate (Cockcroft)
CI Cr
90-131
mL/min
(CrU * volume)/CrS
Creatinine Clearance
FENa
0.0-1.0
%
((U/P Na)/(U/P Cr))*100
Fractional Excretion of Na+
Na req
mEq
(125-Na)*0.6*Wt
Required Sodium
FE Urea
CrS Creatinine Clearance ... online with: > MediCalc ... ® 7 Medical Calculator ... Bumetanide: IV or IM ... x4 q15-30min) *IM