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Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Acute-on-Chronic ... those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... Brain Failure Lung ... Injury (DILI) ... #Failure #Cirrhosis
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Indications for ... of Cirrhosis ... ascites removed • Acute ... kidney injury ( ... #Management #Cirrhosis
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
B - Treatment Indications ... injury (INR > 2 ... > 3 mg/dL) or acute ... liver failure ... #management #hepatology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... COPD) • Other acute ... pneumothorax. esophageal injury ... #criticalcare # ... management
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Management Principles
Prerenal - Correct hemodynamic derangements:
 • If low preload →
Acute Kidney Injury ... (AKI) - Management ... Treat underlying liver ... straight cath or long-term ... #Kidney #Injury