»: 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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