Liver Failure Flashcards
C/p of LCF
Fatigue
Fever <38.3
Fetor hepaticus
Flapping tremors
Ascites + edema
Encephalopathy
Jaundice
Skin
Endo
CVS
Kidney
CVS manifestation of LCF
A. Hyperdynamic circ. Du to ↑ VD material
B.. Central cyanosis and clubbing du to shunt
Blood manifestation of LCF
A. Bleeding tendency due to ↓ coagulation factor
. Thrombocytopenia.y du to ↑ spleen
B. Anemia
C. Pancytopenia
Endocrainal manifestation of LCF
A. Androgenic and gynecological
B.. ↑ aldestorene →↑ADH
Skin manifestation of LCF
A. Palmar erythema
B. Spider navi
C. Paper money skin
Explanation of ascites and edema in LCF
① ↓ albumin → ↓ oncotic p.
②s 2 ry aldosterone → salt & water retention
③ PHT → localize, factor
④ lymphorrhoea
Fetor hepaticas is
- Sweetish musty faecal odour of mouth
Explanation of fever in LCF
» Bacteremia
»pyrogens
No kikupfer cell