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Journal Club - Tranexamic Acid in Trauma

Downeast Emergency Medicine

2][3] If earlier treatment with TXA is better, would there be benefit in its administration in the prehospital setting? It has not been until recently that the use of TXA in traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been studied. Association between prehospital tranexamic acid administration and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury.

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Annals of B Pod: Anti-Xa Overdose

Taming the SRU

After rescue, she had an apparent head injury and was confused but protecting her airway with grossly normal vital signs. Thus, she ultimately received reversal with Andexanet alfa with standard dosing after repeat head imaging revealed worsening subdural hematoma and bifrontal contusions with midline shift.