A previously well 38 year old male presents with a 1 week history of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. On presentation he is drowsy and confused. T 37 HR 110 BP 120/70 Sats 96% RA GCS12.
LFT results
Bili 199 umol/L
ALP 152 U/L
GGT 97 U/L
ALT 7355 U/L
AST 4583 U/L
Albumin 28 g/L
Protein 65g/L
Glucose 2.0 mmol/l
INR 2.1
- Describe and Interpret the results in this clinical context
- What complications would one look for and treat in a patient with fulminant hepatic failure?