***This episode is inspired by a tweet from Dr. Nick Genes who queried why there wasn't more focus on hepatic emergencies in FOAM ****** (Free Open Access Medical education). ***
We review the FOAM from Maryland's Critical Care Project ,"Chyle- coming to a paracentesis near you)," on chylous ascites. Then, we discuss core content liver emergencies, focusing on Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, and a smattering of hepatotoxic drugs.
As always, visit foamcast.org ) for show notes and the generously donated Rosh Review questions.
Key Texts: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Board Review(7e) Chapter83, Rosen’s Emergency Medicine (8e) Chapter 90
Thanks for listening!
-Jeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer
