20min chapter

PedsCrit cover image

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

PedsCrit

CHAPTER

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.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode