PedsCrit
Acute Liver Failure with Dr. Jim Squires & Dr. Maria Pliakas--Part 1
May 20, 2024
Dr. Jim Squires & Dr. Maria Pliakas discuss pediatric acute liver failure, challenges in diagnosis, clinical cases, management strategies, and personalized treatment approaches. They highlight the importance of individualized care, early referral to transplant centers, and extracurricular support methods like plasma exchange and CRRT. The conversation also explores medication management in critical care settings for safe sedation and paralysis.
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- Pediatric acute liver failure criteria aid in diagnosis, but individualized care beyond cut-offs is essential for proper treatment.
- ICU admission for pediatric acute liver failure patients requires clinical judgment and early intervention for optimal monitoring and management.
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Defining Pediatric Acute Liver Failure
Pediatric acute liver failure is not just a diagnosis but a complex condition with specific criteria like biochemical liver injury and an INR greater than two, often with encephalopathy. While these criteria provide a standard definition for research and registry purposes, each child's clinical progression must be carefully assessed beyond these cut-offs to ensure appropriate care.
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