Article ACC3232
Author(s): Stephanie M. Johnson, PharmD, Dawn Tsang, PharmD, BCPS, Mary Dansby, PharmD, BCPS, Christopher Allen, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP
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Expires Aug 31, 2027
Topics: Pharmacology, Hemodynamics, Trauma
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
While the FDA approved uses of tranexamic acid are limited, off label use has applications to patients in critical care, particularly trauma and surgical patients. This article describes the mechanism of action of TXA and summarizes the research on off-label use. Considerations such as adverse events, the timing of administration and contraindications are also discussed.Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
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