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Chronic Viral Hepatitis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AnemiaAspirationAvoid HypotensionBlood Loss (Excessive)Delayed EmergenceEdemaFull StomachHypotensionHypoxiaPulmonary HypertensionRenal DysfunctionUnstable Electrolytes

Pathophysiology

Chronic viral hepatitis is persistent hepatic inflammation from hepatitis B (HBV), C ( HCV ), or D (HDV) — and, in immunocompromised patients, hepatitis E (HEV). Infection is called chronic once it...

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