Wider use of tranexamic acid to reduce surgical bleeding could benefit patients and health systems
Ian Roberts, Michael Murphy, Ramani Moonesinghe, Michael P. W. Grocott, Chimwemwe Kalumbi, Rob Sayers, Cheng‐Hock Toh
Abstract
<b>Ian Roberts and colleagues</b> call for greater use of this inexpensive generic drug that can improve surgical outcomes, avoid unnecessary blood transfusion, and conserve blood stocks
Topics & Concepts
Tranexamic acidMedicineSurgeryBlood lossBlood transfusion and managementBlood donation and transfusion practicesPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research