ALT and AST- what do they mean?

This is another in the series on Liver Function tests I have produced to help me clear the fog and therefore help you. What are transaminases and what do they do. What does it mean when they are abnormal?

I go into all of this in bite size viewing.

I have produced the Guidelines for the management of tracheal intubation in critically ill adults as a set of infographics which you can have for free from here-

https://mailchi.mp/f5a4f11e79e4/intub...

I have more resources for you to look at on my website at:

www.criticalcarepractitioner.co.uk

You can also access my podcasts in iTunes 'Critical Care Practitioner'