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ArticleThe western journal of emergency medicine2026

Emergency Department Evaluation and Care of Hepatic Encephalopathy: ACEP Expert Panel Recommendations.

Christopher W Baugh, Arun B Jesudian, Stanley C Thompson, Christi Jen, William Ford, James F Neuenschwander, Edgardo Ordonez, Alpesh N Amin

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8 authors.

Christopher W BaughBrigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
Arun B JesudianWeill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, New York, New York.
Stanley C ThompsonTeamHealth Lifepoint Group, Nashville, Tennessee.
Christi JenMayo Clinic, Department of Pharmacy, Phoenix, Arizona.
William FordJefferson Health, Division of Hospital Medicine, Abington, Pennsylvania.
James F NeuenschwanderOhio State University, Department of Emergency Medicine, Columbus, Ohio.
Edgardo OrdonezBaylor College of Medicine, Henry J. N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Alpesh N AminUniversity of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine, Irvine, California.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPatients with hepatic encephalopathy frequently visit the emergency department, and these visits are expected to rise in the coming years due to an increased prevalence of liver disease in the United States. Accordingly, we sought to define a comprehensive and efficient approach for emergency physicians to evaluate, treat, and determine the optimal disposition of patients presenting with possible or confirmed hepatic encephalopathy and its complications.

methodsWe reached consensus recommendations through a structured literature review and a modified Delphi technique, informing an expert panel of academic and community emergency physicians convened by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

resultsWe created the assess, look, treat, evaluate risk, reassess, disposition (ALTERD) framework as a digital point-of-care tool to support clinicians in guiding key bedside steps involved in the diagnosis and care of patients across the spectrum of hepatic encephalopathy.

conclusionA collaborative expert panel process can create an emergency department-focused, easily accessible, and comprehensive digital tool to complement workflows and improve the care of a vulnerable and growing patient population.

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Emergency Service, HospitalHepatic EncephalopathyDelphi TechniqueHumansUnited States

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PMID42900941
PMCPMC13660559

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