Is topical tranexamic acid a better alternative for selected cases of anterior epistaxis management in the ED? - 19/04/18
Doi : 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.020
Getaw Worku Hassen, MD, PhD a, b, ⁎ 
, Paula Clemons, PAC a, Michelle Kaplun, PharmD c, Hossein Kalantari, MD, MPH b
, Paula Clemons, PAC a, Michelle Kaplun, PharmD c, Hossein Kalantari, MD, MPH b a NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooklyn, NY, United States
b NYMC, Metropolitan Hospital Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York, NY, United States
c NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY, United States
⁎Corresponding author at: NYMC, Metropolitan Hospital Center, 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY 10029, United States.NYMCMetropolitan Hospital Center1901 First AvenueNew YorkNY10029United States
Abstract |
Epistaxis is a well-known problem that is mostly self-limited. In certain cases it requires packing or cauterization. Tranexamic acid has been tried and has shown promising results. Here we report a case of prolonged epistaxis in a patient on dual anti-platelet agent therapy.
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Vol 36 - N° 4
P. 734.e1-734.e2 - avril 2018 Retour au numéro
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