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ARTICLE TYPE : MINI REVIEW

Published on :   07 Feb 2026, Volume - 2
Journal Title :   WebLog Journal of Hepatology | WebLog J Hepatol
Source URL:   weblog iconhttps://weblogoa.com/articles/wjhp.2026.b0707
Permanent Identifier (DOI) :  doi iconhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18778669

Nursing Management of Acute Liver Failure: A Clinical Review

Ioanna Tsatsou 1# *
Stavros Fragkopoulos 2#
1One Day Clinic, Oncology-Hematology Department, Hellenic Airforce General Hospital, Athens, Greece
2Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, General Military Hospital of Athens, Athens, Greece
#Authors contribute equally

Abstract

Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is a rapid and severe clinical syndrome defined by the onset of liver dysfunction and encephalopathy within eight weeks of symptoms in healthy individuals, or two weeks following jaundice in those with pre-existing disease. ALF arises from diverse etiologies. Nursing management is a cornerstone of ALF care, requiring intensive monitoring of neurological status, hemodynamic stability, and fluid-electrolyte balance. Specific interventions include managing cerebral edema, preventing hemorrhage through safety precautions, and providing nutritional support tailored to prevent ammonia accumulation. ALF presents a high-acuity challenge requiring specialized nursing care

Keywords: Acute Liver Failure; Liver; Hepatic Encephalopathy; Nursing Management

Citation

Tsatsou I, Fragkopoulos S. Nursing Management of Acute Liver Failure: A Clinical Review. WebLog J Hepatol. wjhp.2026.b0707. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18778669
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