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Role of neuro-monitoring in acute liver failure patient with fixed dilated pupil for emergency liver transplant - a novel case report


Abstract

Where Liver transplantation is the option for Acute Liver Failure patients and when the clinical situation meets with fixed dilated pupil who is non reacting to light and in conditions where haemodynamic are fluctuating on double or triple inotrope support. We suggest considering for bedside non-invasive monitors where no time as left for invasive or shifting the patient for outside operating room procedure.

Keywords

Acute Liver Failure, Fixed Dilated Pupil, Near Infrared spectroscopy, Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter

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