Journal Jam 18 The Evidence for TXA – Should Tranexamic Acid Be Routine Therapy in the Bleeding Patient?
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Use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) for Epistaxis
The chapter discusses the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) for the treatment of epistaxis (nosebleeds). It explores the safety of intranasal TXA compared to intravenous (IV) TXA and raises the question of whether it is worth trying intranasal TXA if found to be perfectly safe. The chapter emphasizes the importance of determining the effectiveness of TXA first before considering its use as a frontline agent.
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