- Tranexamic acid (TXA) significantly reduces perioperative bleeding in general surgery patients.
- The study found a 26% reduction in relative risk of major bleeding with TXA.
- TXA was associated with a reduced need for transfusion of packed red blood cells.
- Subgroup analyses revealed significant reductions in bleeding risk for specific surgical subcategories.
Tranexamic Acid in General Surgery: POISE-3 Findings
MDSpire News
January 23, 2025
