Intensive Care Management of Acute Liver Failure

Acute liver failure is a rare but serious medical condition characterized by the rapid loss of liver function within a short period, typically days to weeks. It can be caused by various factors such as viral infections (like hepatitis), drug toxicity (such as acetaminophen overdose), autoimmune...

• Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rare but deadly condition characterized by rapid liver dysfunction in the absence of pre-existing chronic liver disease. Key diagnostic criteria include jaundice, coagulopathy (INR > 1.5), and encephalopathy, appearing within 26 weeks. Viral hepatitis and anti-tuberculosis drugs are common causes in India, while acetaminophen overdose predominates in the West.