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Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
Exam Asterixis ... a patient with cirrhosis ... bat’s wing” or flapping ... clinical #video #cirrhosis ... #flap #neurology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
other causes of neurologic ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... Personality change, Asterixis ... Initiate empiric treatment ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping ... delivery): CHF, cirrhosis ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology