Hepatic encephalopathy

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Investigations

  • In general, discourage measuring serum ammonia

Management

Acute

  • Lactulose

Chronic prophylaxis

  • Lactulose
  • Add-on: rifaximin
  • Reassess adherence
  • Assess for medications contributing to encephalopathy