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  • Hepatology
  • Hemodynamics

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  • Acute liver failure (ALF) presents profound hemodynamic changes, mimicking septic shock's hyperdynamic state.
  • Vasopressor support is often necessary after initial fluid resuscitation in ALF.
  • Preload dependency markers have not been well-studied in ALF patients, and traditional dynamic maneuvers pose safety risks due to potential intracranial hypertension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of dynamic fluid responsiveness predictors in mechanically ventilated ALF patients.
  • To compare fluid responsiveness markers derived from transpulmonary thermodilution, pulse contour analysis, and echocardiography.
  • To analyze the predictive accuracy of stroke volume variation, pulse pressure variation (PPV), and respiratory change in peak left ventricular outflow tract velocity for preload dependency.

Main Methods:

  • Mechanically ventilated ALF patients in shock and multiorgan failure were enrolled.
  • Fluid responsiveness was assessed using a colloid fluid challenge (5 mL/kg predicted body weight).
  • Markers including stroke volume variation, PPV, and respiratory change in peak left ventricular outflow tract velocity were analyzed for predictive accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Out of 35 patients, 10 (29%) were identified as fluid responders.
  • PPV demonstrated significant predictive accuracy for fluid responsiveness (AUROC, 0.752; P = .005) with a cutoff of >9%.
  • Stroke volume variation (AUROC, 0.678; P = .084) and respiratory change in peak left ventricular outflow tract velocity (AUROC, 0.637; P = .322) showed less predictive power.

Conclusions:

  • Pulse pressure variation (PPV) derived from pulse contour analysis is a reliable predictor of fluid responsiveness in acute liver failure.
  • These findings support the use of PPV for guiding fluid management in critically ill ALF patients.
  • Further research may refine the application of dynamic preload assessment in ALF management.