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  • Critically ill patients with liver dysfunction present unique management challenges.
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  • To review the anatomical and physiological aspects of the liver in critical illness.
  • To selectively review organ dysfunction associated with liver disease in critical care.

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  • Literature review focusing on critical care of liver dysfunction.
  • Selective review of associated organ dysfunction.

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  • Early resuscitation and transfer to liver transplant centers improve outcomes.
  • Liver support devices and cellular models currently lack proven mortality benefit but show future potential.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of critically ill patients with liver dysfunction involves prompt resuscitation and timely transplant evaluation.
  • Ongoing research into liver support technologies is crucial for advancing critical care for liver disease patients.