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IV TXA 15mg/kg reduces blood loss and transfusion in fixation of trochanteric fracture
October 2017
IV TXA 15mg/kg reduces blood loss and transfusion in fixation of trochanteric fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Use of tranexamic acid in dynamic hip screw plate fixation for trochanteric fractures
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2016 Dec;24(3):379-382Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with a stable trochanteric fracture scheduled for internal fixation with a dynamic hip screw were randomized to pre-incision intravenous administration of a 15mg/kg dose of tranexamic acid or 0.9% normal saline. The purpose of this study was to compare intraoperative blood loss, postoperative blood loss, transfusion requirement and the incidence of complications between groups. Results...
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