Management of Cirrhosis-Related Complications

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Management of Cirrhosis-Related Complications

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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 4th Edition

	Lesson 1Ascites Provide a list of causes in the differential diagnosis of ascites Diagnose ascites based on physical examination findings 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	Lesson 2Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Explain the diagnostic criteria for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis Differentiate spontaneous bacterial peritonitis from secondary bacterial peritonitis Select appropriate antimicrobial therapy for persons with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis List indications for initiating primary and secondary bacterial peritonitis prophylaxis Discuss appropriate regimens for primary and secondary bacterial peritonitis prophylaxis	Lesson 3Screening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding Explain the basic pathogenesis of cirrhosis-related portal hypertension Describe how to diagnose clinically-significant portal hypertension Discuss the rationale and indications for variceal screening in persons with cirrhosis Summarize recommendations for prophylaxis of variceal bleeding List key aspects of managing acute variceal bleeding	Lesson 4Hepatic Encephalopathy List the clinical features of persons with hepatic encephalopathy Describe specific diagnostic tests used to diagnose hepatic encephalopathy Summarize the approach to management of persons with hepatic encephalopathy Explain the rationale for using nonabsorbable disaccharides for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy Discuss the role of antimicrobial therapy for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy	Lesson 5Referral for Liver Transplantation List the most common indications for cirrhosis-related liver transplantation Discuss the timing of referral for liver transplantation in the United States Use and interpret the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) prognostic scoring system Describe the relative contraindications for liver transplantation Summarize the absolute contraindications for liver transplantation
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 3rd Edition

3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.

	Lesson 1Ascites 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 2Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 3Screening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 4Hepatic Encephalopathy 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 5Referral for Liver Transplantation 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 2nd Edition

2nd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.

	Lesson 1Ascites 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 2Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 3Screening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 4Hepatic Encephalopathy 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 5Referral for Liver Transplantation 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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
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Self-Study Module Progress Tracker - 1st Edition

1st Edition. There is a newer edition of this Self-Study Module.

	Lesson 1Ascites 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 2Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 3Screening for Varices and Prevention of Bleeding 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 4Hepatic Encephalopathy 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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	Lesson 5Referral for Liver Transplantation 3rd Edition. There is a newer edition of this Lesson. This is your progress from the previous edition (3rd). 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
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