The Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid Treatment in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Cody R Perskin, Connor P Littlefield, Charles Wang, Uchenna Umeh, Kenneth A Egol
JBJS Rev. 2021 Jul 16;9(7)
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.