Unit 10 - Liver/Gallbladder Flashcards

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structure responsible for eliminating bacteria from the liver

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Kupffer cells

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functional unit of the liver

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acinus

otherwise known as the liver lobule

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functional unit of the liver

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acinus

otherwise known as the liver lobule

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where do sinusoids receive blood flow

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hepatic artery
portal vein

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where are Kupffer cells located

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in sinusoids

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collect bile produced by hepatocytes

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bile canaliculi

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SNS innervation of the liver

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T3-T11

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how are hepatocytes organized in acinus

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in zones according to proximity to portal triad & central vein

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what part of acinus are O2 and nutrient gradients the highest

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zone 1
lowest in zone 3

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what part of acinus is most susceptible to injury

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zone 3

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where in the acinus is the highest concentration of CYP450 enzymes

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zone 3

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how is bile produced

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hepatocytes

stored in gallbladder

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path of bile to duodenum

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canniculi → bile duct → common hepatic duct → common bile duct → ampulla of Vater → duodenum

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3 Key Functions of Bile:

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1) Absorption of fat and fat-soluble vitamins (AEDK)
2) Excretory pathway for bilirubin and products of metabolism
3) Alkalinization of duodenum

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where is Cholecystokinin produced

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duodenum

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how is CCK production stimulated

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Eating fat and protein increases release

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effect of CCK release

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stimulates gallbladder contraction and ↑ flow of bile into duodenum

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function of space of Disse

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Lymph and proteins drain into before emptying into lymphatic duct

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organ responsible for about ½ of lymph production in the body

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liver

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how much CO does liver receive

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~30% of CO (1500 mL/min)

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blood supply to liver

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Dual blood supply from portal vein and hepatic artery

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liver blood flow and O2 supply from portal vein

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75% blood flow, 50% O2 supply

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liver blood flow and O2 supply from hepatic artery

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25% blood flow, 50% O2 supply

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how does splanchnic vascular resistance affect portal vein blood flow

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↑ splanchnic vascular resistance = ↓ portal vein blood flow (SNS stim, pain, hypoxia, hypercarbia)

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Portal Perfusion Pressure =
Portal Vein Pressure – Hepatic Vein Pressure
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portal vein and sinusoid pressure in portal HTN
portal vein: > 20-30 mmHg sinusoid: > 5 mmHg
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normal portal vein and sinusoid pressure
portal vein: 7-10 mmHg sinusoid: 0 mmHg
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physiologic consequences of portal hypertension
* esophageal varices, hemorrhage * ascites * spider angiomas * hemorrhoids * encephalopathy
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compensation for reduced portal vein flow
hepatic arterial buffer response compensates by increasing flow through **hepatic artery**
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why are pts with severe liver disease at increased risk for inadequate hepatic blood flow
Severe liver disease abolishes the hepatic arterial buffer response | portal vein flow is not autoregulated (and hepatic arterial flow can’t r
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why are pts with severe liver disease at increased risk for inadequate hepatic blood flow
Severe liver disease abolishes the hepatic arterial buffer response | portal vein flow is not autoregulated (and hepatic arterial flow can’t r
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how does anesthesia affect liver blood flow
Both GA & neuraxial anesthesia reduce MAP and CO = dose-dependent ↓ in liver blood flow
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how does propranolol affect liver blood flow
↓ CO and increases splanchnic vascular resistance (**hepatic artery constriction**)
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how do intraabd surgeries affect liver blood flow
reduce d/t retraction and release of vasoactive substances
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what 2 major blood vessels supply blood to the liver
1. hepatic artery 2. portal vein
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celiac artery provides blood flow to which 3 organs
1. liver 2. spleen 3. stomach
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superior mesenteric artery provides blood flow to which 3 organs
1. pancreas 2. small intestine 3. colon
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1 organ that receives blood flow from inferior mesenteric artery
colon
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4 examples of things that increase splanchnic vascular resistance
1. SNS stim 2. hypoxia 3. pain 4. propranolol
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why is PT an early indicator of synthetic dysfunction
factor 7 has the shortest half life of all procoagulants
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vitamin K dependent clotting factors
factors 2, 7, 9, 10
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The absorption of vitamin K is dependent on:
bile in the gut
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where is alpha-1 acid glycoprotein produced
liver (hepatocytes)
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where is von willebrand factor produced
vascular endothelial cells
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where is factor 3 produced
vascular endothelial cells
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where is factor 8 produced
liver sinusoidal cells and endothelial cells
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the liver produces all plasma proteins except:
immunoglobulins
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function of thrombopoietin
stim plt production
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most abundant plasma protein
albumin
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why are pts with liver failure at increased risk of hypoglycemia
Liver is an important regulator of serum glucose & clears insulin from circulation
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body's compensation for hyperglycemia
* insulin released from pancreatic beta cells (glycogenesis) * glucose converted to glycogen for storage
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body's response to hypoglycemia
* release of glucagon from pancreatic alpha cells & epi from adrenal medulla (glycogenolysis & gluconeogenesis) * glycogen from storage and non-carbohydrates (amino acids, pyruvate, lactate, glycerol) turned to glucose
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what is amino acid deamination
allows the body to convert proteins to carbohydrates and fats.
Some of these are utilized in the Krebs cycle to produce ATP
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how is urea eliminated from the body
* liver converts ammonia to urea * urea is eliminated by kidneys
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MOA of hepatic encephalopathy
Failure to clear ammonia (hepatic failure or portosystemic shunting)
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blood reservoir for acidic drugs
albumin
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blood reservoir for basic drugs
alpha 1 acid glycoprotein
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erythrocyte life cycle
120 days
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where are old RBCs broken down
by the reticuloendothelial cells in the spleen
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byproduct of hgb metabolism
bilirubin
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how is unconjugated bilirubin transported to liver
bound to albumin
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how is unconjugated bilirubin excreted
* lipophilic - transported to liver bound to albumin * liver conjugates with glucuronic acid - increases water solubility * conjugated bilirubin excreted into bile
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how is conjugated bilirubin metabolized & eliminated
by intestinal bacteria eliminated in stool
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normal PT values
12-14 seconds
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LFT very sensitive for acute injury
PT
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how does vitamin K deficiency affect PT
prolongs
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normal value for albumin
3.5-5 g/dL
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half life of albumin
21days poor indicator of acute liver injury | poor specificity for liver disease
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causes of decreased albumin level
impaired synthesis or ↑ consumption **Conditions that ↓:** infection, nephrotic syndrome, malnutrition, malignancy, burns
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coagulation factors NOT synthesized in liver
vWF factor 3 factor 4
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what is glycogenesis
glucose stored as glycogen
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what is glycogenolysis
glycogen cleaved into glucose
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gluconeogenesis
glucose created from non-carb sources
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what does marked elevation of both AST & ALT indicate
hepatitis
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AST/ALT ratio > 2 suggests:
cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease
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normal values for AST & ALT
AST: 10-40 units/L ALT: 10-50 units/L
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LFTs that assess synthetic function
PT, albumin
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LFTs that assess hepatocellular injury
AST, ALT
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LFTs that assess hepatic clearance
bilirubin
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LFTs that assess biliary tract obstruction
Alkaline phosphatase Y Glutamyl transpeptidase 5’-Nucleotidase
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most specific indicator of biliary obstruction
5’-NT
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# normal values: Alkaline phosphatase Y Glutamyl transpeptidase 5’-Nucleotidase
**Alkaline phosphatase**: 45-115 units/L **Y Glutamyl transpeptidase**: 0-30 units/L **5’-Nucleotidase** : 0-11 units/L
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albumin levels assoc. with hepatocellular injury
acute injury: no change chronic: decreased
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causes of prehepatic liver injury
Hemolysis Hematoma reabsorption
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causes of hepatocellular injury
Cirrhosis Alcohol abuse Drugs Viral infection Sepsis Hypoxemia
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causes of cholestatic liver injury
Biliary tract obstruction Sepsis
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what aspect of hepatic function is assessed by alkaline phosphatase
cholestatic (biliary duct obstruction)
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Most common cause of liver cancer
hepatitis
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most common indicator for liver transplantation in adults
hepatitis
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etiologies of hepatitis
viruses, hepatotoxins, and autoimmune responses | also herpes simplex, CMV, Epstein-Barr
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how does hepatitis A typically present
usually silent for 1-2 weeks after infection then malaise, N/V, jaundice that generally last 2-12 weeks
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transmission of hepatitis A
oral-fecal
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serum markers of hepatitis A
early = IgM late = IgG
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hepatitis viruses assoc with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma
B, C ## Footnote **B: **adults: 1-5% children: 80-90% **C:** up to 75%
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transmission of hepatitis B
percutaneous sexual contact
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serum markers of hepatitis B
HBsAg Anti-HBcAg
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transmission of hepatitis C
percutaneous
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transmission of hepatitis D
percutaneous
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serum markers of hep C
anti-HCV (1.5-9 months)
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hep C viruses that can be transmitted via blood
B, C
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co-infection that occurs with hep B
hepatitis D
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etiologies of drug-induced hepatitis
* tylenol * halothane * alcohol
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most common cause of acute liver failure in US
tylenol
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substrate for many phase 2 conjugation reactions
glutathione
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function of glutathione in phase 2 conjugation reactions
increases a substance's water solubility so that the substance can be excreted in the bile or by the kidney
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patho of liver toxicity with tylenol overdose
* toxic metabolite = NAPQI * NAPQI normally conjugated with glutathione to nontoxic form * OD consumes liver's glutathione supply * NAPQI concentration increases, leads to hepatocellular injury
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treatment of tylenol OD
mucomyst (N-acetylcysteine) within 8 hours of OD
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MOA of halothane hepatitis
* liver metabolizes to TFA * halothane up to 20% metabolism produces large amount of TFA ## Footnote believed to be immune-mediated reaction r/t TFA
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MOA of halothane hepatitis
* liver metabolizes to TFA * halothane up to 20% metabolism produces large amount of TFA ## Footnote believed to be immune-mediated reaction r/t TFA
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MOA of halothane hepatitis
* liver metabolizes to TFA * halothane up to 20% metabolism produces large amount of TFA ## Footnote believed to be immune-mediated reaction r/t TFA
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risk factors for halothane hepatitis
* Age > 40 * female gender * > 2 exposures * genetics * obesity * CYP2E1 induction (alcohol, isoniazid, phenobarbital)
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most common cause of drug-induced hepatitis
ETOH
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MOA of alcohol-induced hepatitis
ETOH impairs fatty acid metabolism, which causes fat accumulation in the liver and leads to hepatomegaly
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2 most common causes of chronic hepatitis
1. alcohol 2. hep C
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how is chronic hepatitis characterized
hepatic inflammation that exceeds 6 months
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how is chronic hepatitis diagnosed
Increased liver enzymes and bilirubin + histologic evidence of liver inflammation
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s/s chronic hepatitis
* jaundice * fatigue * thrombocytopenia * glomerulonephritis * neuropathy * arthritis * myocarditis
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propranolol decreases portal pressure by what 2 mechanisms
1. decreased CO (beta-1) 2. splanchnic vasoconstriction (beta-2)
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AIs for hepatitis
**maintain hepatic blood flow** * avoid PEEP * liberal IVF * normocapnia * avoid hepatotoxic drugs/CYP450 inhibitors
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drugs to avoid in pts with hepatitis
**Hepatotoxic Drugs or those that Inhibit CYP450** * Acetaminophen * Halothane * Amiodarone * Antibiotics: PCN, tetracycline, and sulfonamides
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MAC considerations for EOTH
acute intoxication = decreased MAC chronic user, not acutely intoxicated = increased MAC
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how does alcoholism affect benzos
potentiates GABA increased effect of benzos
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receptors affected by ETOH
potentiates GABA inhibits NMDA
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early s/s alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Tremors and disordered perception (hallucinations, nightmares)
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when do s/s alcohol withdrawal begin
6-8 hrs after the BAC returns to near normal (peaks at 24 - 36 hours)
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late s/s alcohol withdrawal
* Increased SNS activity (tachycardia, hypertension, dysrhythmias) * N/V * insomnia * confusion * agitation
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treatment of alcohol withdrawal
* Alcohol * beta-blockers * alpha-2 agonists
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typical onset of delirium tremens after an alcoholic stops drinking
2 - 4 days without alcohol
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s/s Delirium tremens
* Grand mal seizures * tachycardia * hyper- or hypotension * combativeness
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delirium tremens treatment
Diazepam (or another benzo) and beta-blockers
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what vitamin deficiency causes Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
B1 | thiamine
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what is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
characterized by a loss of neurons in the cerebellum brought on by thiamine deficiency
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treatment for alcoholics in recovery
* Disulfiram * hepatotoxic and inhibits dopamine beta-hydroxylase (NE synthesis) = hypotension
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characteristics of cirrhosis
* cell death * healthy hepatic tissue is replaced by nodules and fibrotic tissue * Reduces # of functional hepatocytes & sinusoids
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etiologies of cirrhosis
* NAFLD * ETOH abuse * alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency * biliary obstruction * chronic hepatitis * R heart failure * hemochromatosis * wilson disease
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2 genetic causes of cirrhosis
* alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency * wilson disease
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why do pts with cirrhosis develop portal HTN
* Blood can’t flow past nodules * increased hepatic vascular resistance d/t less blood vessels passing through liver
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what defines end stage liver disease
End-stage liver disease exists when the liver is unable to carry out its synthetic, metabolic, and clearance functions
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MELD and Child-Pugh scores that increase risk of periop M&M
MELD > 15 Child-Pugh 10-15
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what is the MELD score used for
* Predicts 90-day mortality in patients with ESLD * More commonly used for patients with end-stage liver disease who require transplantation
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what does the MELD score examine
3 factors of hepatic function: bilirubin, INR, and serum creatinine
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**MELD Scores:** low risk intermediate risk high risk
* Low risk = < 10 * Intermediate risk = 10-15 * High risk = > 15
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what does the Child-Pugh score examine
five factors of hepatic function: albumin, PT, bilirubin, ascites, and encephalopathy
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**Child-Pugh score:** class A class b class C
* Class A (5-6 points) = 10% risk of perioperative mortality * Class B (7-9 points) = 30% risk of perioperative mortality * Class C (10-15 points) = 80% risk of perioperative mortality
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child-pugh class score that should be managed medically before surgery until hepatic function improves
class C
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circulation changes in cirrhosis
**hyperdynamic circulation** * decreased SVR and BP * increased CO * increased blood volume (inc RAAS activation) * R-L shunting * increased SvO2
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affects of ascites with cirrhosis
↓ Oncotic pressure ↓ Protein binding ↑ Vd ## Footnote Drainage = hypotension
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affects of ascites with cirrhosis
↓ Oncotic pressure ↓ Protein binding ↑ Vd ## Footnote Drainage = hypotension
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affects of ascites with cirrhosis
↓ Oncotic pressure ↓ Protein binding ↑ Vd ## Footnote Drainage = hypotension
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respiratory effects of cirrhosis
Restrictive defect Respiratory alkalosis Hepatopulmonary synd. Portopulmonary HTN
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what causes restrictive defect in cirrhosis
Ascites & pulmonary effusion = ↓ compliance & atelectasis
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why do pts with cirrhosis have resp alkalosis
hyperventilation to compensate for hypoxemia
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what is hepatopulmonary syndrome
complication of cirrhosis Pulmonary vasodilation = R-L shunt = hypoxemia
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what defines portopulmonary HTN in cirrhosis
PAP > 25 mmHg in setting of portal HTN
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how is increased ammonia treated
lactulose, abx, ↓ protein intake
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MOA of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis
↓ hepatic clearance = ↑ ammonia = cerebral edema = ↑ ICP Bleeding = reabsorption = ↑ nitrogen load = ↑ ammonia
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mechanism of thrombocytopenia in cirrhosis
* splenomegaly = increased platelet consumption * decreased thrombopoietin and bone marrow suppression
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renal effects of cirrhosis
**decreased GFR** * renal hypoperfusion * dilutional hyponatremia * renal failure
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definitive treatment of hepatorenal syndrome
liver tx
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why do pts with cirrhosis have decreased CaO2
hemorrhage, folic acid deficiency, hemolysis, bone marrow suppression
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what is the TIPS procedure
Bypasses a portion of the hepatic circulation by shunting blood from the portal vein (hepatic inflow vessel) to the hepatic vein (hepatic outflow vessel)
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effects of TIPS procedure
reduces portal pressure and minimizes back pressure on the splanchnic organs ## Footnote reduces the likelihood of bleeding from esophageal varices and reduces the volume of ascites
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effects of TIPS procedure
reduces portal pressure and minimizes back pressure on the splanchnic organs ## Footnote reduces the likelihood of bleeding from esophageal varices and reduces the volume of ascites
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effects of TIPS procedure
reduces portal pressure and minimizes back pressure on the splanchnic organs ## Footnote reduces the likelihood of bleeding from esophageal **varices** and reduces the volume of ascites
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significant risk during the TIPS procedure
hemorrhage
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temporary treatment. of hepatorenal syndrome
TIPS procedure
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indications for liver transplant
hep C (most common) alcoholic liver disease, malignancy
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can TEE be used during liver transplant
reasonably safe so long as transgastric views are avoided
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when does pre-anhepatic stage begin and end
* **Begins** with surgical incision * **ends** with cross clamping of portal vein, hepatic artery, and IVC/hepatic vein
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lab used to guide replacement therapy in liver transplant
TEG or ROTEM
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lab goals in pre-anhepatic stage of liver tx
* Hgb > 7 g/dL * platelets > 40,000 * fibrinogen > 100 mg/dL * and MA (TEG) >45
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causes of CV instability in pre-anhepatic stage of liver tx
* drainage of ascites * compression of vascular structures * ongoing blood loss
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how can biliary obstruction contribute to cirrhosis
inflammation & tissue destruction
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how can chronic hepatitis contribute to cirrhosis
inflammation & tissue destruction
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how can right sided heart failure contribute to cirrhosis
increased hepatic vascular resistance
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which stage of liver tx is assoc with regurgitation and aspiration
pre-anhepatic stage
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stage of liver tx assoc with hyperkalemia
neohepatic stage
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stage of liver tx assoc. with profound decrease in CO
anhepatic stage
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stage of liver tx with no liver function
anhepatic
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when does the anhepatic stage of liver tx begin and end
**Begins** with removal of native liver & **ends** with implantation of donor liver
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technique used during anhepatic stage of liver tx assoc with reduced operating and warm ischemic time
piggyback technique
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technique used in anhepatic stage assoc with significantly reduced preload
bicaval clamp
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where is the bicaval clamp placed when used in liver tx
to IVC above/below liver | full obstruction of IVC flow
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where is the bicaval clamp placed when used in liver tx
to IVC above/below liver | full obstruction of IVC flow
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option if patient doesn't tolerate piggyback technique during liver tx
VV bypass
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liver tx: outflow cannulas (towards pump)
femoral vein = systemic blood flow portal vein = splanchnic blood flow
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liver tx with VV bypass: cannula with return to body
axillary vein (blood returns to IVC - heart)
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benefits of piggyback technique over bicaval clamp in liver tx
* Reduced operating and warm ischemic time * Fewer blood products required * less preload reduction vs. bicaval clamp
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complications assoc with VV bypass in liver tx
air embolism, thromboembolism, decannulation
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common problems during anhepatic stage of liver tx
* worsening coagulopathy * ongoing blood loss * lactic acidosis * hypoglycemia
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how often should labs be checked during anhepatic stage of liver tx
q 15-30 min
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when does warm ischemic time begin in liver tx
begins when donor liver is removed from ice and ends when reperfused
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max warm ischemic time in liver tx
should not exceed 30-60 minutes
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6 methods to treat increased K+ with reperfusion after liver tx
* hyperventilation * D50 + insulin * bicarb * albuterol * Lasix * CVVHD
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when does the neohepatic stage of liver tx begin and end
**Begins** with reperfusion of donor liver & **ends** with biliary anastomosis (or transport to ICU)
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objectives of neohepatic stage of liver tx
* reperfusion of donor liver * anastomosis of hepatic artery * anastomosis of biliary structures
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key complications of neohepatic stage of liver tx
* hyperkalemia * hypocalcemia * cytokine release * lactic acidosis * embolic debris * hypovolemia * systemic hypotension (decreased SVR) * pulmonary hypertension (increased PVR) * hypothermia * cardiac arrest
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CVP goal in neohepatic stage of liver tx
Avoid an elevated CVP, as this will cause congestion in the graft
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findings that suggest good graft function in neohepatic stage of liver tx
* stabilization of serum glucose and acid-base status * prompt return to normothermia
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how is post-reperfusion syndrome defined
systemic hypotension > 30% below baseline for at least 1 minute during the first 5 minutes of reperfusion of donor liver
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incidence of post reperfusion syndrome after liver tx
common (incidence 10-60%)
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treatment of post-reperfusion syndrome in liver tx
vasopressors, correct hyperkalemia/hypocalcemia, correct acid-base
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consequences of crystalloid resuscitation in neohepatic stage of liver tx
dilutional coagulopathy thrombocytopenia
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consequences of large blood volume admin in neohepatic stage of liver tx
* lactic acidosis * hyperkalemia * hypocalcemia | r/t citrate toxicity
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s/s poorly functioning graft after liver tx
continued HD instability and lack of bile output
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can epidural analgesia be used in liver tx
contraindicated because of the patient's coagulation status
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most common gallbladder diseases are caused by:
obstruction or inflammation
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s/s biliary stone obstruction in cystic duct
* gallbladder distension * edema * risk of perforation * jaundice
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s/s biliary stone obstruction in common bile duct
* cholecystitis * jaundice * pancreatitis * peritonitis
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factors that increase incidence of biliary stones
* obesity * aging * rapid weight loss * pregnancy * women > men
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s/s biliary stones
* Leukocytosis * fever * RUQ pain * Murphy’s sign (pain worse with inspiration)
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biliary pathology of biliary stones (LFTs)
* ↑alkaline phosphatase * ↑ conjugated bilirubin * ↑ amylase * ↑ Y glutamyl transpeptidase * ↑ 5'-nucleotidase
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why does prolonged NPO time increase likelihood of gallstones
lack of CCK release contributes to biliary stasis
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treatment for cholecystitis
cholecystectomy | (Cholecystitis = gallbladder inflammation)
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treatment for cholelithiases
cholecystectomy | (cholelithiases = gallstones)
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treatment of Choledocholithiasis
ERCP | (Choledocholithiasis = stones in common bile duct)
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drugs that relax the sphincter of Oddi and decrease biliary pressure
* glucagon * glyco * atropine * naloxone * nitroglycerin ## Footnote some debate that octreotide can cause
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consequences of sphincter of Oddi spasm
**increased biliary pressure ** can cause biliary colic and false positive of intraop cholangiogram
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patho of biliary stones
obstructive defect that impedes flow of bile & pancreatic enzymes
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what 2 hepatic structures converge at ampulla of Vater
* pancreatic duct * common bile duct
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location of portal vein
between splanchnic circulation and liver
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why does blood that arrives to the liver via portal vein have a lower O2 content
this blood has already oxygenated the splanchnic organs (spleen, intestine, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas)
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receptors that line the hepatic artery
alpha 1 beta 2
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receptors that line portal vein
alpha 1
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which types of hepatitis are most likely to be contracted during blood transfusion
A, C
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management of esophageal varices
* decrease hepatic venous pressure to < 10 mmHg * TIPS procedure * propranolol * moderate fluid resuscitation * balloon tamponade
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drugs that relax the sphincter of Oddi
* glucagon * glycopyrrolate * atropine * narcan * nitro