At what ammonia level does encephalopathy occur?

Mild symptoms begin at >100 μmol/L; severe encephalopathy/coma at >200 μmol/L; levels >500 μmol/L carry high mortality risk and require immediate dialysis.

What is the emergency dosing of Ammonul?

Ammonul (sodium benzoate 250 mg/kg + sodium phenylacetate 250 mg/kg) given as IV loading dose over 2 hours, then same dose over 24 hours; combined with arginine infusion.

Which UCD has the most severe neonatal presentation?

OTC deficiency in hemizygous males causes the most severe neonatal hyperammonemia (ammonia >1000 μmol/L); CPS1 and ASS deficiency also cause severe neonatal disease.

How does arginine supplementation help in OTC deficiency?

OTC-deficient patients cannot synthesize arginine (the cycle is blocked before arginine synthesis); IV arginine (600-700 mg/kg/day) provides this essential amino acid during crisis.

What long-term management prevents UCD crises?

Protein restriction, ammonia scavengers (sodium phenylbutyrate/glycerol phenylbutyrate), arginine/citrulline supplementation, and liver transplant in severe cases.

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Which UCD has the most severe neonatal presentation?

How does arginine supplementation help in OTC deficiency?

What long-term management prevents UCD crises?