Prof. Constantine Karvellas: "Acute (Fulminant) Hepatic

Prof. Constantine Karvellas: "Acute (Fulminant) Hepatic Failure"

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By the end of this lecture, the attendee will be able to: 1. Understand the definition of Acute Liver Failure. 2. Review evidence for neuroprotective strategies. 3. Review the potential benefits of extracorporeal support including continuous renal replacement therapy. 4. Review challenges in prognostication and the potential role for novel biomarkers.

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