A New Low Dose of Tranexamic Acid for Decreasing the Rate of Blood Loss in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Halpern, L.; Bronson, William; Kogan, Clark

doi:10.1097/bpo.0000000000001820

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A New Low Dose of Tranexamic Acid for Decreasing the Rate of Blood Loss in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Published in Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics • Apr 7, 2021

Authors:

L. Halpern

William Bronson

Clark Kogan

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have demonstrated that the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss and transfusion requirements in children undergoing scoliosis surgery. Although TXA is safe and effective, significant adverse events have been reported. Using the lowest effective dose of TXA is ...

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Medicine

Tranexamic acid

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