TXA Administration - Blood Products Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 contraindications for TXA for trauma-associated hemorrhage?
A
Known hypersensitivity to TXA
Greater than 3 hours from time of injury to administration
2
Q
Is TXA administration an “initiate then patch” or “mandatory patch”?
A
Initiate then patch
3
Q
TXA is administered as 1g over 10 min, can you admin additional doses?
A
Yes, repeat 1g bolus in 1 hour if bleeding persists