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

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†Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center,Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Toronto,Toronto,ON.

Published: January 2016

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.

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