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Topical TXA for Epistaxis in Patients on Antiplatelet Agents via @PharmERToxGuy http://bit.ly/2peXDfj #EBM #ENT #TXA #Epistaxis
Topical TXA for ... Epistaxis in Patients ... 2peXDfj #EBM #ENT #TXA ... #Epistaxis #NNT
Multiple Uses for Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Evidence Based Indications and Dosing

Trauma < 3 hrs •
Tranexamic Acid (TXA ... +/- GIB +/- Epistaxis ... Hemoptysis YES #TXA
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management ... still bleeding: TXA ... /emupdates #Epistaxis
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
setting - Guaiac ... Ingested blood: epistaxis ... Testing #FOBT #Guaiac
Epistaxis Management Algorithm
External Compression
Cautery
Packing
Posterior Control

#Management #Epistaxis #Algorithm #Nasal #NoseBleed
Epistaxis Management ... #Management #Epistaxis
Epistaxis Anatomy - Anterior - Posterior #Anatomy #EM #ENT #Epistaxis #Kiesselbach #Plexus #Ethmoidal #Palatine #Sphenopalatine #ALiEM
Epistaxis Anatomy ... Anatomy #EM #ENT #Epistaxis
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Uses: Trauma, Epistaxis ... disturbances #TXA
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
respiratory tract (e.g. epistaxis ... - Topical TXA
Epistaxis Management
1. Assess ABCs
2. Prepare
3. Anesthetize & Clamp
4. Visualize, Cauterize, Moisturize
5. Pack Bleeding Side
6. Pack Opposite
Epistaxis Management ... SarahFoohey #Epistaxis
Tranexamic Acid: Mechanism of Action
 - TXA is an anti-fibrinolytic
 - TXA is a synthetic analog
Mechanism of Action - TXA ... anti-fibrinolytic - TXA ... acid lysine - TXA ... to plasmin - TXA ... pathophysiology #hematology #TXA