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Management of Cirrhosis-Related Complications - 0%Lesson 1
Diagnosis and Management of AscitesActivities- 0%Lesson 2
Recognition and Management of Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisActivities- 0%Lesson 3
Screening for Varices and Prevention of BleedingManagement of Cirrhosis-Related Complications Overview3rd Edition
Module Core Competency
Apply Evidence-Based Recommendations to Management of Cirrhosis-Related Complications in Persons with HCV Infection
Target Audience
Addresses the diagnosis and management of complications that may arise in person with chronic HCV infection and cirrhosis, including ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, varicies, hepatic encephalopathy, and referral for liver transplantation.Editors
Iris W. Liou, MD,Iris W. Liou, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
University of WashingtonDisclosures: NoneH. Nina Kim, MDH. Nina Kim, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures: Grant to institution: Gilead SciencesFree CE CNE/CME
Available in theManagement of Cirrhosis-Related Complications Self-Study Module
Module Lessons
1Lesson 1 Diagnosis and Management of Ascites
- Learning Objectives
- Describe the appropriate technique for performing abdominal paracentesis
- Summarize appropriate medical management and dietary recommendations for persons with ascites
- Discuss ascites-associated complications and treatment
- Quick ReferenceDiagnosis and Management of Ascites Core Concepts
- Activity 1B.Paracentesis Video
2Lesson 2 Recognition and Management of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
- Learning Objectives
- Differentiate spontaneous bacterial peritonitis from secondary bacterial peritonitis
- Select and utilize appropriate antimicrobial therapy for persons with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
- Explain the importance of distinguishing secondary bacterial peritonitis from spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
- Quick ReferenceRecognition and Management of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Core Concepts
- Activity 2B.Role of Albumin in Treatment of SBP
3Lesson 3 Screening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding
- Learning Objectives
- Discuss the rationale for variceal screening in persons with cirrhosis
- Identify individuals with cirrhosis who should receive primary prophylaxis against variceal bleeding
- Use nonselective beta-blockers as prophylaxis against variceal bleeding when prophylaxis is indicated
- Quick ReferenceScreening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding Core Concepts
- Activity 3B.Portal Hypertension and Approach to Gastric Varices
4Lesson 4 Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Learning Objectives
- List the clinical features of persons with hepatic encephalopathy
- Summarize specific diagnostic tests used to diagnose hepatic encephalopathy
- Use appropriate medical therapy for persons with hepatic encephalopathy
- Quick ReferenceDiagnosis and Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy Core Concepts
- Activity 4B.Rifaximin Therapy for Hepatic Encephalopathy
5Lesson 5 Referral for Liver Transplantation
- Learning Objectives
- Summarize the indications and timing for cirrhosis-related liver transplantation evaluation and referral
- Use and interpret the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) prognostic scoring system
- Discuss the absolute and relative contradictions for liver transplantation
- Quick ReferenceReferral for Liver Transplantation Core Concepts
- Activity 5B.Calculating and Interpreting MELD Score
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