Validation of CLIF-C ACLF score to define a threshold for futility of intensive care support for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Validation of CLIF-C ACLF score to define a threshold for futility of intensive care support for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure

Abstract Background Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a severe complication of cirrhosis and is defined by organ failure and high rates of short-term mortality. Patients with ACLF are managed with multiorgan support in the intensive care unit (ICU). Currently, it is unclear when this supporti...

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Main Authors: Cornelius Engelmann, Karen Louise Thomsen, Nekisa Zakeri, Mohammed Sheikh, Banwari Agarwal, Rajiv Jalan, Rajeshwar P. Mookerjee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
ACLF
Futility
Cirrhosis
Intensive care unit
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2156-0

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