Current Concepts in Adult Critical Care-Management of ALF

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Dr. Paritosh Prasad discussed critical care updates for acute liver failure and acute on chronic liver failure. He emphasized the importance of understanding the distinctions between the two conditions and how it impacts patient care and interventions. Dr. Prasad delved into the evolving epidemiology of these conditions, advances in management, and complications such as hepatic encephalopathy, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, and hepatorenal syndrome. He highlighted the roles of continuous renal replacement therapy for hyperammonemia, broad-spectrum antibiotics for managing infections in acute on chronic liver failure, and the potential benefits of plasma exchange in stabilizing patients with acute liver failure, especially in cases of fulminant liver failure. The talk underscored the significance of early recognition and appropriate interventions to improve outcomes and potentially prevent mortality in these critical care patients.

Keywords

Dr. Paritosh Prasad

critical care updates

acute liver failure

acute on chronic liver failure

epidemiology

management advances

complications

continuous renal replacement therapy

plasma exchange

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