Mortality, advanced encephalopathy, and complications in acute liver failure patients as a function of plasma ammonia levels
| Parameter | Ammonia <124 μmol/l (n = 38) | Ammonia ⩾124 μmol/l (n = 42) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are number (%). | |||
| Mortality | 9 (23.7) | 33 (78.6) | <0.001 |
| Renal failure | 1 (2.7) | 10 (23.3) | 0.009 |
| Ventilation | 10 (27.0) | 30 (69.8) | <0.001 |
| Infection | 19 (51.4) | 28 (65.1) | 0.212 |
| Cerebral oedema | 8 (21.6) | 20 (46.5) | 0.020 |
| Encephalopathy grade (3/4) | 23 (62.2) | 35 (81.4) | 0.055 |
| Seizures | 3 (8) | 15 (35) | 0.006 |