»: Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a drug used to control hemorrhage by preventing the breakdown of fibrin.
»: TXA is a cost-effective treatment for trauma patients across a variety of economic settings.
»: Concerns of TXA causing thromboembolic events (TEEs) in orthopaedic trauma patients are not supported by evidence.
»: TXA has been shown to reduce blood loss in hip fracture surgery.
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