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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
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 ... EGFR #Equations #Calculation
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preop creatinine ... Medical history ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... perioperative medical ... stratification #diagnosis
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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
* volume)/CrS Creatinine ... BUN/Cr S BUN / Creatinine ... ® 7 Medical Calculator ... Bumetanide: IV or IM ... x4 q15-30min) *IM