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Acute Liver Failure with Dr. Jim Squires & Dr. Maria Pliakas--Part 1

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Pediatric Acute Liver Failure: Diagnosis and Management Challenges

This chapter delves into the clinical case of a four-year-old male with acute liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy, discussing the criteria for pediatric acute liver failure and the challenges in differentiating acute on chronic liver failure in children. It explores the complexities of assessing encephalopathy in critically ill pediatric patients, the need for close monitoring, and the utilization of physical exams and blood markers. The conversation also includes considerations for liver transplantation, managing multi-organ failure, and the importance of early referral to transplant centers in critical cases.

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