Publications by authors named "Dagnie C Howard"
Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- Tranexamic acid is recommended by the World Health Organization as a first-line treatment for postpartum hemorrhage, as it has been shown to reduce bleeding-related deaths, but its usage frequency in the U.S. is still unknown.
- The study aimed to provide evidence for early administration of tranexamic acid as a cost-effective strategy to lower maternal morbidity and mortality in high-resource settings like the U.S.
- Results indicate that administering tranexamic acid could prevent significant maternal deaths and complications in a large cohort, improving overall maternal health outcomes.
