Ep 180 Acetaminophen Poisoning – Pitfalls in Assessment and Management
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The Importance of Serum Phosphate in Acute Liver Failure
Serum phosphate is a useful tool in predicting the survival chance of a patient with acute liver failure. Patients with high serum phosphate have a lower chance of survival without transplant. It is a helpful data point to consider when treating patients who have taken an overdose of medications like Tylenol, leading to acute liver failure. Low serum phosphate levels may suggest cell regeneration and a higher chance of survival.
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