Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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endocrinology adrenal differential insufficiency acth workup abdominal bloating checklist communication cushing diarrhea discharge disorders disposition distension gastroenterology hyperfunction hypothyroid syndrome
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Hypothyroidism: • Hasimoto’s • Radioactive Iodine • Hypopituitarism • Iodine
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Check pregnancy test ... workup choices AND management ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... : Cosyntropin Stimulation ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... #Stimulation #Test
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... test AND • Baseline
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm INDICATIONS FOR TESTING: • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension) Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Cushing #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #algorithm #endocrinology
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 in Transplant ... Breath test for ... #Algorithm #Transplant ... #diagnosis #differential
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm Definitions Pathophysiology Organic/Pathologic Etiologies: • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Malignancy • Hypothyroidism ... and Testing Treatment ... Distension #Bloating #Management ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Uncertainty Communication Checklist for Patient Discharge Introduction 1. Explain to the patient that they are being discharged 2. Ask
and/or by phone Test ... relevant results of tests ... questions about testing ... Discuss next tests ... Checklist #Discharge #Management
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