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Surgery Trauma 8c143d16

Which of the following is being used in trauma patients to control bleeding

A
Traneximic acid
B
Haemocoagulase
C
Aprotinin
D
Fondaparinux
High-Yield Explanation
Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug that reduces the risk of moality from bleeding in both blunt and penetrating trauma. One gram is given intravenously over 10 minutes, followed by a fuher 1 g dose over 8 hours. Tranexamic acid should be given to all trauma patients suspected to have significant haemorrhage, including those with a systolic blood pressure of <110 mmHg or a pulse of over 110 per minute.It needs to be administered within 3 hours of injuryBailey and love 27e 324

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