liver Flashcards
Liver cirrhosis can also result in difficulty in controlling bleeding after extractions.
What is ‘cirrhosis’?
as the liver its damaged and repaired, fibrosis occurs that leads to nodule formation.
Why does liver disease result in problems of bleeding?
failing liver can’t make enough clotting factor
Give TWO conditions or items that commonly result in cirrhosis.
hep b, c or chronic alcohol use
what drugs in dentistry should be avoided with patients in liver failure?
antifungals and NSAIDS
sedation must be avoided
reduce drug doses
would LA be problematic in liver patients?
THERE WILL BE NO PROBLEMS WITH LOCAL ANAESTHETICS WITH THESE PATIENTS AS THEY ARE BROKEN DOWN IN THE PLASMA, NOT THE LIVER!
why liver is important?
Metabolism and synthesis are big roles
Makes plasma proteins and clotting factors
