Hepatology

Question 1

Single most important factor for poor prognosis of paracetamol poisoning?

Answer 1

pH <7.30

Question 2

What is King’s College Hospital Criteria for liver transplantation??

Answer 2

Arterial pH < 7.30, 24 hours after ingestion

or all of the following:
Prothrombin time > 100 seconds
Creatinine > 300 µmol/l
Grade III or IV encephalopathy