HIGH YIELD-LIVER FAILURE Flashcards
1
Q
causes of liver failure?
A
massive hepatic necrosis
drugs: acetaminophen, halothane
chemical: carbon tetrachloride
toxin: amanita phalloides
virus: HAV, HBV
chronic liver disease
hepatic dysfunction w/o necrosis
2
Q
clinical features?
A
hyperbilirubinemia
hypoalbuminemia
hyperammonemia
hyper-estrogenism
3
Q
complications?
A
hepatorenal syndrome
hepatopulmonary syndrome
hepatic encephalopathy
- rigidity
- hyperreflexia
- asterixis