Tranexamic Acid in Bleeding Patients

a review

The lecture duration is 22min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Ian Roberts
Professor of Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Lecture Summary

A review of the value of tranexamic acid in bleeding patients, including a review of its mechanism of action, how it impacts coagulation, who should receive it and when.

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced or advanced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Understand the mechanism of action of tranexamic acid
  • Describe the effects of tranexamic acid in bleeding patients
  • Know who should be treated, when and where

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