Assignment task: Hepatic Encephalopathy
Q1. Describe symptoms and clinical findings of hepatic encephalopathy.
Q2. Discuss specific dietary guidelines and considerations for end-stage liver disease.
Q3. Discuss plasma protein profile changes seen in patients with hepatic encephalopathy. What recommendations have been made as a result?
Q4. Is the protein source (i.e. animal v. vegetable) of significance with HE? Explain rationale, recommendations, and methods of achieving goals.
Q5. What are indications for using an oral branched chain amino acid supplement? What considerations must be made when using this product?