Wider use of tranexamic acid to reduce surgical bleeding could benefit patients and health systems

Ian Roberts and colleagues call for greater use of this inexpensive generic drug that can improve surgical outcomes, avoid unnecessary blood transfusion, and conserve blood stocks

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2024-06, Vol.385, p.e079444
Main Authors: Roberts, Ian, Murphy, Michael F, Moonesinghe, Ramani, Grocott, Michael P W, Kalumbi, Chimwemwe, Sayers, Rob, Toh, Cheng-Hock
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Analysis
Anemia
Antifibrinolytic agents
Antifibrinolytic Agents - therapeutic use
Blood Loss, Surgical - prevention & control
Blood transfusion
Blood transfusions
Clinical outcomes
Coronary vessels
Drug dosages
Generic drugs
Heart surgery
Hospitals
Humans
Ischemia
Mortality
Patient satisfaction
Surgeons
Thromboembolism
Thrombosis
Tranexamic Acid - therapeutic use
Trauma
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Summary:Ian Roberts and colleagues call for greater use of this inexpensive generic drug that can improve surgical outcomes, avoid unnecessary blood transfusion, and conserve blood stocks
ISSN:1756-1833
0959-8138
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj-2024-079444