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==Clinical Question== | ==Clinical Question== | ||
'''Does administration of tranexamic acid reduce the risk of death if administered early in severe trauma?''' | |||
==Conclusion== | ==Conclusion== | ||
'''Tranexamic acid improves survival when administered in less than 3 hrs after injury in patients with significant hemorrhage.''' | |||
==Major Points== | ==Major Points== | ||
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Shakur H, et al. "Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage". The Lancet. 2010. 376(9734):23-32.
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Clinical Question
Does administration of tranexamic acid reduce the risk of death if administered early in severe trauma?
Conclusion
Tranexamic acid improves survival when administered in less than 3 hrs after injury in patients with significant hemorrhage.