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1-propanol and Hepatic Encephalopathy

1-propanol has been researched along with Hepatic Encephalopathy in 1 studies

1-Propanol: A colorless liquid made by oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons that is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate.
propan-1-ol : The parent member of the class of propan-1-ols that is propane in which a hydrogen of one of the methyl groups is replaced by a hydroxy group.

Hepatic Encephalopathy: A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with LIVER FAILURE, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and CONFUSION (frequently progressing to COMA); ASTERIXIS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see REFLEX, BABINSKI). ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" These entities include acute ethanol intoxication, ethanol-induced hypoglycemia, alcoholic ketoacidosis, ethylene glycol and methanol intoxications, thiamine deficiency, and hepatic encephalopathy."4.76Saturday Conference: stuporous alcoholics: metabolic considerations. ( Pierce, JR, 1982)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pierce, JR1

Reviews

1 review available for 1-propanol and Hepatic Encephalopathy

ArticleYear
Saturday Conference: stuporous alcoholics: metabolic considerations.
    Southern medical journal, 1982, Volume: 75, Issue:4

    Topics: 1-Propanol; Acidosis; Alcoholic Intoxication; Alcoholism; Coma; Ethylene Glycols; Hepatic Encephalop

1982