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Adrenocorticotropic Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Dr. Zaar

December 20, 2023

Patient: 62-year-old male with diabetes and chronic lung disease, admitted to the ICU with severe sepsis secondary to pneumonia -ACTH’s Presentation: Fever, rapid breathing, low blood pressure, and confusion. Blood tests revealed elevated white blood cell count, C-reactive protein, and blood sugar levels. Chest X-ray showed lung consolidation. Initial Treatment: Broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, vasopressors...

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