Which is true about MARS therapy in liver failure? A. MARS only works for chronic liver failure with acute toxin ingestions B. Drugs that have low protein binding are removed easily C. MARS is potentially beneficial for acute and acute on chronic liver failure with acute toxin ingestions D. MARS removes amatoxins with a poisoning from the Amanita phalloides mushroom
According to the cited refecrence, C. MARS is potentially beneficial for acute and acute on chronic liver failure with acute toxin ingestions
Wittebole X, Hantson P. Use of the molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS™) for the management of acute poisoning with or without liver failure. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011;49(9):782-793. doi:10.3109/15563650.2011.624102
Contributed by Logan Johnson, PharmD, PGY2 Critical Care Resident, UF Health Jacksonville on behalf of the Florida Poison Information Center Network