July - 2010
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Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhageCRASH-2 trial collaborators Lancet, 2010, 376: 23 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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| This trial was performed in many developing countries where blood products might not have been available so easily. The effect might not be seen in another contest, where adherence to protocols utilising fresh frozen plasma and platelets is higher. | |
| Darren Cable-10 Mar, 2012 07:50:27 PM | |
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This phenomonally large trial suggests that bleeding can be reduced in trauma patients without the dreaded increase in thromboembolic complications.