Liver Failure Key Points

Question 1

liver transplant due to paracetamol over dose criteria

Answer 1

pH<7.3

OR

all:
PTT>100
Cr>300
Grade 3/4 encephalopathy

Question 2

liver transplant due to non-paracetamol reasons criteria

Answer 2

PR>100

OR

three of:
drug induced
<10 yrs or >40yrs
Jaundice to encephalopathy in one week
PT>50
bilirubin>300

Question 3

what investigations is useful to determine if there is liver failure

Answer 3

INR