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Topical TXA in Atraumatic Anterior Epistaxis Yet Again

Background: The use of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) for anterior epistaxis has been studied in many trials with conflicting results. The largest and most methodologically rigorous study to date on the use of topical TXA in epistaxis has been the …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Classic Journal Club: TXA for Epistaxis

Background: Epistaxis is a common ailment experienced by millions worldwide. While most of these cases can be managed by patients at home, some will require medical attention. Initial interventions include local pressure, ice, and forward head positioning for persistent bleeds. When …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatHematology and Oncology

Meta-Analysis on Topical TXA for Epistaxis

Background Information: Epistaxis management in the emergency department has historically included topical vasoconstrictors, local anesthetics such as oxymetazoline and phenylephrine and topical fibrinolytic agents such as Tranexamic Acid (TXA). When these topical agents fail, packing, chemical cauterization or surgical ligation …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and ThroatProcedures and SkillsResuscitation

IM Administration of Tranexamic Acid

Background: We have covered tranexamic acid (TXA) on this blog in several posts. Its use has been studied for everything that bleeds from abnormal uterine bleeding to GI hemorrhage and from multisystem trauma to intracranial hemorrhage. While over the past few …

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Trauma

Should we Rubber STAAMP Prehospital TXA?

Background: It almost seems that when it comes to the use of the antifibrinolytic agent tranexamic acid (TXA) in trauma, one argument has just been completed and another one comes up right behind it. Let’s take a step back. Most …

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Trauma

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