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  • Acute liver failure (ALF) is a critical condition with high mortality, characterized by rapid liver dysfunction, metabolic instability, and multiorgan failure.
  • Metabolic derangements, including hypoglycemia, hyperlactatemia, and hyperammonemia, are defining features of ALF, contributing to neurological deterioration.
  • Gut-liver axis dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and a hypercatabolic state further complicate patient management and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical, evidence-based framework for nutritional management of ALF patients in the intensive care unit.
  • To guide clinicians in optimizing energy expenditure, nutrient delivery, and macronutrient composition.
  • To highlight strategies for managing micronutrient deficiencies and minimizing complications like hyperammonemia and proinflammatory effects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current evidence and clinical guidelines for nutritional support in ALF.
  • Discussion of key aspects including assessment of energy needs, timing and route of feeding, and macronutrient selection.
  • Emphasis on individualized and dynamic reassessment of nutritional therapy integrated with other critical care interventions.

Main Results:

  • Nutritional support is a cornerstone of ALF management, influencing metabolic control, immune function, and neurological safety.
  • Balancing protein intake to prevent hyperammonemia, optimizing glucose control, and choosing appropriate lipid formulations are critical.
  • Individualized nutritional therapy, integrated with hemodynamic, renal, and neuroprotective strategies, is essential.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic, multidisciplinary approach to nutrition is vital for reducing metabolic and infectious complications in ALF.
  • Optimizing nutritional strategies can significantly improve outcomes for critically ill patients with acute liver failure.
  • Close monitoring and dynamic adjustment of nutritional interventions are necessary for effective ALF management.