Basics of Adrenal Insufficiency

Learn the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management of adrenal
insufficiency in this detailed video from endocrinologist Dr. Om Lakhani.
This educational lecture covers key topics like:
1. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency - fatigue, nausea, weight loss,
hyperpigmentation, hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia.
2. Understanding the pathophysiology - impaired cortisol production from dysfunction of the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
3. Diagnostic testing - baseline AM cortisol, ACTH stimulation test, DHEA-S, electrolytes,
ACTH level.
4. Treating adrenal crisis - IV hydrocortisone, saline, glucose.
5. Replacement therapy - oral hydrocortisone, prednisone, fludrocortisone.
6. Differentiating primary, secondary, tertiary adrenal insufficiency.
7. Managing special cases like Sheehan's syndrome and exogenous Cushing's syndrome
leading to adrenal suppression.
This in-depth tutorial from Dr. Lakhani is valuable for phvsicians, residents, medical
students, and allied health professionals managing adrenal disorders

[@melvingonsalves4836]

Extremely well explained by Dr Om Lakhani. Everything clarified step by step.🙏

[@EndocrinologyIndia]

Thank you

[@ajkrules1]

This talk was quite refreshing
Points to be noted
DHEAS ratio for diagnosing adrenal insufficiency early
Potassium can be low in secondary adrenal insufficiency.

[@echocardiographybysameerma6845]

Great sir

[@mohamedalfahad268]

Thanks alot doctor 🙏

[@qamerkramet4562]

Sir please make video on perioperative management of diabetes
And diabetes in pregnancy

[@EndocrinologyIndia]

Sure

[@qamerkramet4562]

@@EndocrinologyIndia luv u sir from pakistsn.. .
One more ..combinateion therapy insulin with oAD..thnku soo much sir for response.. waiting for lectures
Please also share best book for endocrinolgy.. im currently readinh secrets of endo..

[@balasundaram7781]

Thank you sir it's 👍❤ loved it
I have one dowt
If we given hydrocortisone in emergency when suspecting adrenal insufficiency before taking sample
How to proceed with sample interpretation to investigate adrenal insufficiency ?

[@EndocrinologyIndia]

Take a sample before giving hydrocortisone
If it is already given- then send DHEAS rather than cortisol