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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... protease activity - A low ... If the value is low ... decrease in most cases ... ThromboticThrombocytopenicPurpura #Diagnosis #Workup
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low ... in cases in which ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... endocrinology #workup
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
information about many abnormalities ... If abnormal, this ... always needs urgent assessment ... requires further evaluation ... intra-abdominal masses