Upon completing Module 6, students will be able to:

  • Diagnose acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF).
  • Identify and manage precipitating factors of ACLF.
  • Apply criteria for intensive care unit (ICU) admission.
  • Understand hepatic and extra-hepatic organ support strategies (including plasma exchange) and emerging therapies in ACLF.
  • Appropriately use conventional therapies in ACLF, including beta-blockers, antibiotic prophylaxis, anticoagulation, nutritional support, and surgical interventions.
  •  Define criteria and approaches for palliative care in ACLF patients not eligible for transplantation.
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