2025 Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult Online-5: Hepatic Failure

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Video Summary

This video provides an overview of hepatic failure, specifically focusing on acute liver failure and acute and chronic liver failure. The causes, complications, treatment strategies, and unique challenges associated with these conditions are discussed. Acute liver failure is characterized by intense hepatocyte necrosis without prior liver disease, while acute and chronic liver failure occurs in patients with underlying chronic liver disease. Complications include cerebral edema, multisystem organ failure, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, bleeding, infection, and acute kidney injury. The video also touches on indications and contraindications for liver transplant, coagulation in liver disease, and extracorporeal liver support. Additionally, the importance of early recognition, good supportive care, and appropriate interventions is emphasized.

Keywords

hepatic failure

acute liver failure

chronic liver failure

liver transplant

hepatic encephalopathy

extracorporeal liver support

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