Show Notes
With Dr. Prem Kandiah, neurointensivist, transplant intensivist, and ammonia enthusiast, we explore the physiology of hyperammonemia, the nuances of its measurement and interpretation, and unpack some less-recognized causes, including infection by urease-producing organisms and malnutrition/gastric bypass. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! References and resources Acute Liver Failure Overall management of ALF CRRT in … Continue reading "Episode 96: Understanding ammonia, with Prem Kandiah"
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