Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Acute hepatic failure.

R G Sherding

    The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Acute hepatic failure involves sudden liver damage causing symptoms like vomiting and jaundice. Treatment focuses on managing complications to allow the liver to heal.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Dietary management of presumptive protein-losing enteropathy in Yorkshire terriers.

    The Journal of small animal practice·2017
    Same author

    Proteinuria and lipoprotein lipase activity in Miniature Schnauzer dogs with and without hypertriglyceridemia.

    Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2016
    Same author

    Effects of zinc-L-carnosine and vitamin E on aspirin-induced gastroduodenal injury in dogs.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2010
    Same author

    Feline jaundice.

    Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2001
    Same author

    Physaloptera infection in 18 dogs with intermittent vomiting.

    Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998
    Same author

    Endoscopically guided balloon dilatation of benign esophageal strictures in 6 cats and 7 dogs.

    Journal of veterinary internal medicine·1995

    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Acute hepatic failure is a severe condition with sudden liver compromise.
    • Clinical signs include anorexia, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, icterus, and encephalopathy.
    • Causes can include hepatotoxins, drugs, infections, or metabolic issues, but are often undetermined.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the clinical presentation and management strategies for acute hepatic failure.
    • To emphasize the importance of supportive care in facilitating liver regeneration.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract reviews the clinical characteristics and therapeutic goals for acute hepatic failure.
    • It focuses on the supportive management of critical complications.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Acute hepatic failure presents with a range of severe clinical signs.
    • Effective management of complications is crucial for patient survival and recovery.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt recognition and aggressive management of complications are vital for improving outcomes in acute hepatic failure.
    • Supportive care provides the necessary window for spontaneous liver regeneration and recovery.