Liver

Question 1

Liver blood flow

Answer 1

1500 cc/min (25% CO) 2/3 portal, 1/3 HA

Question 2

Portal vein pressures leading to collaterals and then bleeding

Answer 2

> 8 mm Hg > 12 mm Hg

Question 3

Childs Pugh Variables

Answer 3

Albumin Bilirubin PT Encephalopathy Ascites

Question 4

Childs Pugh Classifications and mortality

Answer 4

A: 5% B: 10-15% C: 25%

Question 5

Causes of acute liver failure and diagnostic work up

Answer 5

1. Hepatitis A, B, E
2. HsV, VZV, EBV, CMV
3. Autoimmune markers
4. Utox
5. serum acetaminophen
6. serum copper and ceruloplasmin
7. Liver duplex
8. CT abdomen and pelvis
9. Transjugular biopsy

Question 6

Pressure of esophageal balloon in Sengstaken-blakemore tube

Answer 6

start with 30 mm Hg and can go up to 45 mm Hg.

Question 7

ITP is a diagnosis of exclusion (T/F)

Answer 7

True