Encephalopathy prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

All encephalopathies are not preventable. A few like hepatic, metabolic, hypoxic are preventable. Early determination of these conditions is very important in terms of morbidity/mortality and cost of the treatment.

Prevention

• Hepatic encephalopathy
  • Prevention of liver failure
  • Vaccination for hepatitis
  • Administration of lactulose in cirrhotic patients
  • Avoiding transjugular shunt

• Wernicke encephalopathy
  • Abstinence from alcohol
  • Thiamine administration

• Hypoxic encephalopathy
  • Reducing duration of labor
  • Early cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)