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Tranexamic acid reduces blood transfusion requirements during surgery
August 2013
Tranexamic acid reduces blood transfusion requirements during surgery
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:3
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of tranexamic acid on surgical bleeding: systematic review and cumulative meta-analysis
BMJ. 2012 May 17;344:e3054. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e3054Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
In this systematic review 129 trials (consisting of 10488 participants) examining the effectiveness of tranexamic acid during surgery to a placebo or no acid were evaluated. Results displayed that tranexamic acid reduced the chances of needing a blood transfusion in surgical patients. Yet, there was not enough evidence to determine the effects of tranexamic acid on thromboembolic events and mortal...
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