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This document is a summary of a presentation given at the 2023 CHEST Board Review on the topics of Acute and Chronic Liver Failure in the ICU. It covers various aspects of liver failure, including its causes, diagnosis, and management.<br /><br />The first section discusses Acute Liver Failure (ALF) and its treatment. It emphasizes the importance of initiating appropriate treatment, evaluating and treating severe hepatic encephalopathy, and discussing principles of transplantation selection. The document also mentions Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH) and the identification and treatment of this condition.<br /><br />The document then moves on to Chronic Liver Failure (CLF) and its common complications, including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatorenal syndrome. It highlights the evaluation and management of these complications.<br /><br />The next section discusses the definitions and causes of Acute Liver Failure, focusing on different insults that can lead to liver failure and their associated timelines. It also provides statistics on the etiology of Acute Liver Failure worldwide.<br /><br />The document includes several charts and graphs that depict data related to liver failure, such as survival rates with different treatments and the mortality risk associated with certain grades of hepatic encephalopathy.<br /><br />Throughout the document, references to relevant studies and guidelines are provided to support the information presented. The summary concludes with a section of pearls that provide key takeaways from each topic discussed.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides a concise overview of the topics covered in the presentation on Acute and Chronic Liver Failure in the ICU, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Keywords

Acute Liver Failure

Chronic Liver Failure

ICU

Causes of Liver Failure

Diagnosis of Liver Failure

Management of Liver Failure

Alcoholic Hepatitis

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Hepatorenal Syndrome

Key Takeaways