Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR TESTING ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
Evaluation of Electrical ... spinal cord injury (can ... ED arrival MSK ... - Fractures, dislocations ... Management #Emergency #Algorithm
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation ... Algorithm Interpreting ... at the time of testing ... Beta-Hydroxybutyrate - Is there an ... #Algorithm #workup
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... #Diarrhea #Workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... adrenal function - An
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... infusion Adrenal CT scan ... CT or MRI scan of ... abdomen/pelvis β€’ Cushing ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Empty Can (Jobe) Test on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be done using the
Test on Shoulder ... Supraspinatus muscle testing ... be done using the ... empty can test. ... video #sports #msk
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Empty Can (Jobe) Test for Supraspinatus Injury on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be
Test for Supraspinatus ... Supraspinatus muscle testing ... be done using the ... empty can test. ... video #sports #msk
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Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... ligament/meniscus testing ... WORK UP: obtain ... Posterior #Injury #msk
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