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nadiabarati

02/14/07 - 03:46 AM       #1

why do we give vitamin K in someone with hepatic encephalopathy?! Liver can't use vitamin K for blood clotting factors, can it?

This is mentioned in UW!


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02/14/07 - 02:06 PM       #2

No, or limited effect.

Use FFP if active bleeding

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