How ammonia injures the brain

With Dr. Prem Kandiah, neurointensivist, transplant intensivist, and ammonia enthusiast, we explore the physiology of hyperammonemia, the nuances of its measurement and interpretation, and unpack some less-recognized causes, including infection by urease-producing organisms and malnutrition/gastric bypass. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! References and resources Acute Liver Failure Overall management of ALF CRRT in … Continue reading "Episode 96: Understanding ammonia, with Prem Kandiah"