Topical TXA in Atraumatic Anterior Epistaxis Yet Again
July 21, 2022
Background: The use of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) for anterior epistaxis has been studied in many trials with conflicting results. The largest and most methodologically...
Marco Torres
Classic Journal Club: TXA for Epistaxis
July 18, 2022
Background: Epistaxis is a common ailment experienced by millions worldwide. While most of these cases can be managed by patients at home, some will require medical...
Meta-Analysis on Topical TXA for Epistaxis
December 13, 2021
Background Information: Epistaxis management in the emergency department has historically included topical vasoconstrictors, local anesthetics such as oxymetazoline and phenylephrine and topical fibrinolytic agents such...
REBEL Cast Ep97: The NoPAC Trial – TXA for Epistaxis?
March 6, 2021
Background: Epistaxis is a common Emergency Department (ED) complaint with over 450,000 visits per year and a lifetime incidence of 60% (Gifford 2008, Pallin 2005)....
Topical Tranexamic Acid for Epistaxis or Oral Bleeds
July 14, 2014
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about the use of topical tranexamic acid for epistaxis or oral bleeds on multiple social media platforms. Everyone...