Encephalopaty Gradesh Flashcards
1
Q
What is grade I encephalopathy?
A
Irritation, Subtle changes in behaviour,mild confusion and sleep disturbances
2
Q
What is Grade II encephaloapthy?
A
Pronounced CONFUSION, lethargy and asterixis
3
Q
What is Grade III encephaloapthy?
A
Marked confusion
Drowsiness
ASTERIXIS
Severe disorientation to time and place
4
Q
What is Grade IV encephaloapthy?
A
No response to external stimuli
DEEP coma
5
Q
What is first line treatment
A
Lactulose promoting the excretion of ammonia and increasing the metabolism of ammonia by gut bacteria
6
Q
What is prophylaxis of hepatic encephalopathy?
A
Rifaximin decreased ammonia production
