The Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid Treatment in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • »: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a drug used to control hemorrhage by preventing the breakdown of fibrin. »: TXA is a cost-effective treatment for trauma patients across a variety of economic settings. »: Concerns of TXA causing thromboembolic events (TEEs) in orthopaedic trauma patients are not supported by evidence. »: TXA has been shown to reduce blood loss in hip fracture surgery.

publication date

  • July 16, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Antifibrinolytic Agents
  • Hip Fractures
  • Orthopedics
  • Tranexamic Acid

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85111870602

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.20.00292

PubMed ID

  • 34270510

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 9

issue

  • 7