Acute Liver Failure: Treatment (Part 2 of 2) See also: Acute Liver Failure: Causes & Initial Management Management of acute liver failure is largely supportive critical care for the multiorgan failure that frequently results. Severe acute liver failure results in rapidly progressive hepatic encephalopathy and lethal cerebral edema; this complication requires special vigilance and expert management. Hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic disturbances from renal failure may also require continual attention. Whenever possible, transfer to a liver transplant center should be considered for any patient with severe acute liver failure. If this is not possible, local or remote consultation of a liver transplant physician (hepatologist and/or transplant surgeon) should be sought, as well as a neurologist.
Acute Liver Failure: Treatment (Part 2 of 2)
Acute Liver Failure: Treatment (Part 2 of 2)
Acute Liver Failure: Treatment (Part 2 of 2)
Acute Liver Failure: Treatment (Part 2 of 2) See also: Acute Liver Failure: Causes & Initial Management Management of acute liver failure is largely supportive critical care for the multiorgan failure that frequently results. Severe acute liver failure results in rapidly progressive hepatic encephalopathy and lethal cerebral edema; this complication requires special vigilance and expert management. Hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, and metabolic disturbances from renal failure may also require continual attention. Whenever possible, transfer to a liver transplant center should be considered for any patient with severe acute liver failure. If this is not possible, local or remote consultation of a liver transplant physician (hepatologist and/or transplant surgeon) should be sought, as well as a neurologist.