Teaching Point

• Common etiologies
  • Alcohol
  • Hepatitis C and B
  • NAFLD
• Complications
  • Ascites: spironolactone 100mg/lasix 40mg
  • SBP: ceftriaxone 2gm IV q24h
  • Hepatic encephalopathy: lactulose, neomycin/rifaximin

PowerPoint: Daily Report 07-20-2106 Management of Cirrhosis – The Basics

Further Reading

Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Failure Part I Diagnosis and Evaluation
Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Failure Part II Complications and Treatment