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. 2016 Jan;18(1):72-3.
doi: 10.1017/cem.2015.55. Epub 2015 Jun 19.

Tranexamic Acid for Epistaxis--A Promising Treatment That Deserves Further Study

David Clinkard  1 , David Barbic  2
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Tranexamic Acid for Epistaxis--A Promising Treatment That Deserves Further Study

David Clinkard et al. CJEM. 2016 Jan.

Abstract

Clinical question: Does the application of topical tranexamic acid reduce bleeding as compared to anterior packing?

Article chosen: Zahed R, Moharamzadeh P, Alizadeharasi S, et al. A new and rapid method for epistaxis treatment using injectable form of tranexamic acid topically: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Emerg Med 2013;31(9):1389-92.

Objectives: To determine if topically applied tranexamic acid reduces bleeding time in epistaxis.

Keywords: Antifibrinolytics; Epistaxis; Topical Application; Tranexamic Acid.

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