110: Liver Failure Part 3: Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Managing liver failure often means walking a tightrope with kidney function. This episode explores what happens when the kidneys begin to fail due to liver disease, a condition known as hepatorenal syndrome. Host Sarah Lorenzini sheds light on this common but severe complication of cirrhosis, sharing a critical case that exemplifies the challenges of diagnosing and treating hepatorenal syndrome. Tune in to gain a better understanding of the pathophysiology of hepatorenal syndrome, the importance of early intervention, and effective treatment strategies. Listen to part three of this liver failure series now! Topics discussed in this episode: Case study of a patient with suspected hepatorenal syndromePathophysiology of hepatorenal syndromeDiagnostic and treatment strategies for hepatorenal syndromeKey takeaways for nurses Mentioned in this episode: Rapid Response and Rescue Intro Course CONNECT ๐Ÿ“ธ Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ ๐Ÿซถ Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community ๐Ÿ“š Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ปCheck out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ ๐Ÿ“ฌ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login ๐ŸŽ Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern SAY THANKS ๐Ÿ’œLeave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 ๐Ÿ’šLeave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com
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