SCCM Resource Library-Survival Without Liver Transplant in Acute Liver Failure: Fact or Fiction

Survival Without Liver Transplant in Acute Liver Failure: Fact or Fiction

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In this video, Dr. Akash Deep introduces the topic of survival of acute liver failure without liver transplant. He discusses the various medical measures that can be taken to avoid the need for transplantation, including the use of extracorporeal therapies and specific treatments for different etiologies. He emphasizes the importance of finding the etiology of the liver failure for effective treatment and prognostication. Dr. Deep also explains the role of neuromonitoring and neuroprotection in preventing cerebral edema and raised intracranial pressure, which are the main causes of mortality in acute liver failure. He discusses the use of extracorporeal bridging devices, such as CRRT and therapeutic plasma exchange, and their impact on patient outcomes. Finally, Dr. Deep highlights the potential of innovative treatments, such as hepatocyte and mesenchymal stem cell transplantation, in promoting liver regeneration and avoiding transplantation.

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GI and Nutrition, Transplant, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | Liver Failure in the Pediatric ICU: Current Controversies (Pediatrics) (SessionID 1191837)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area GI and Nutrition

Knowledge Area Transplant

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Liver

Tag Transplant

Year 2023

Keywords

acute liver failure

survival

liver transplant

extracorporeal therapies

neuromonitoring

hepatocyte transplantation

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