Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... GI distress - Hypotension ... due to high ACTH stimulating ... findings (see algorithm ... #StimTest #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 Β΅g cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Algorithm - Cosyntropin ... Stimulation Test ... #Testing #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... abdominal pain, hypotension ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 β€’ Poor oral intake
 β€’ Hemorrhage
 β€’ Renal loss
 β€’
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... valvulopathy β€’ Pulmonary ... obstruction β€’ Pulmonary ... Anaphylaxis β€’ Adrenal insufficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) Test 2: ACTH Stimulation ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Test #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Algorithm ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Endocrinology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Anaphylaxis, Adrenal Insufficiency ... β€’ Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
aortic or mitral insufficiency ... failure from massive pulmonary ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... hypertension β€’ ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 β€’ Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... Pulmonary embolism ... hypovolemia and hypotension ... Pathophysiology #Comparison ... #criticalcare #