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A systematic review of tranexamic acid in hip fracture surgery.

Luke S FarrowToby O SmithGeorge P AshcroftPhyo K Myint
Published in: British journal of clinical pharmacology (2016)
There is moderate quality evidence that TXA reduces blood transfusion in hip fracture surgery, with low quality evidence suggesting no increased risk of thrombotic events. These findings are consistent with TXA use in other orthopaedic procedures.
Keyphrases
  • hip fracture
  • minimally invasive
  • coronary artery bypass
  • coronary artery disease
  • atrial fibrillation