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Once the liver completely shuts down and a patient has been taken off of the donor list due to poor health, how much time can we expect the person to live. Also, patient has a DNR in place.
I ask because I just found out a really good friend of mine is being taken to hospice due to his liver failure.
Answer:
Once the liver COMPLETELY shuts down, death will follow in hours.
But “liver failure” doesn't always mean total. Even a tiny amount of liver function can keep someone alive (not living well, but alive.)
Answer:
Impossible to answer accurately without more information.
Answer:
Days. it doesn't take long.
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