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Intensive Care Management of Acute Liver Failure

Acute liver failure is a rare but serious medical condition characterized by the rapid loss of liver function within a short period, typically days to weeks. It can be caused by various factors such as viral infections (like hepatitis), drug toxicity (such as acetaminophen overdose), autoimmune disorders, and metabolic diseases. Symptoms may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), confusion, bleeding, and abdominal swelling. Immediate medical attention is crucial, often requiring hospitalization and intensive care. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, managing complications, and, in severe cases, evaluating the need for a liver transplant. Early intervention and close medical monitoring are vital for improving outcomes in acute liver failure.

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Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal
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Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal

Principal Consultant Critical Care Medicine and Incharge Gastro Liver & liver Transplant ICU Max Super specialty Hospital, Delhi

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Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal
  • 25th-August-2023, TIME : 06:30PM - 07:30PM
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Acute liver failure is a rare but serious medical condition characterized by the rapid loss of liver function within a short period, typically days to weeks. It can be caused by various factors such as viral infections (like hepatitis), drug toxicity (such as acetaminophen overdose), autoimmune disorders, and metabolic diseases. Symptoms may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), confusion, bleeding, and abdominal swelling. Immediate medical attention is crucial, often requiring hospitalization and intensive care. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, managing complications, and, in severe cases, evaluating the need for a liver transplant. Early intervention and close medical monitoring are vital for improving outcomes in acute liver failure.

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Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal
  • 25th-August-2023, TIME : 06:30PM - 07:30PM
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Acute liver failure is a rare but serious medical condition characterized by the rapid loss of liver function within a short period, typically days to weeks. It can be caused by various factors such as viral infections (like hepatitis), drug toxicity (such as acetaminophen overdose), autoimmune disorders, and metabolic diseases. Symptoms may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), confusion, bleeding, and abdominal swelling. Immediate medical attention is crucial, often requiring hospitalization and intensive care. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, managing complications, and, in severe cases, evaluating the need for a liver transplant. Early intervention and close medical monitoring are vital for improving outcomes in acute liver failure.

webinar
Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal
  • 25th-August-2023, TIME : 06:30PM - 07:30PM
  • 0

Acute liver failure is a rare but serious medical condition characterized by the rapid loss of liver function within a short period, typically days to weeks. It can be caused by various factors such as viral infections (like hepatitis), drug toxicity (such as acetaminophen overdose), autoimmune disorders, and metabolic diseases. Symptoms may include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), confusion, bleeding, and abdominal swelling. Immediate medical attention is crucial, often requiring hospitalization and intensive care. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause, managing complications, and, in severe cases, evaluating the need for a liver transplant. Early intervention and close medical monitoring are vital for improving outcomes in acute liver failure.