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...
EM Quick Hits 35 – 10 Best Papers of 2021, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Crashing Asthmatic, Febrile Neutropenia, Anaphylaxis update
January 18, 2022
In this months EM Quick Hits podcast: Ken Milne expertly walks us through the 10 biggest EM papers of 2021, Brit Long on a careful...
Anton Helman
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...
Journal Jam 18 The Evidence for TXA – Should Tranexamic Acid Be Routine Therapy in the Bleeding Patient?
June 29, 2021
With the help of a special guest, EBM guru Dr. Ken Milne of the The SGEM, Anton and Justin look at all the various potential...
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 TXA in Epistaxis
December 7, 2017
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). Standard...
Episode 89 – DOACs Part 2: Bleeding and Reversal Agents
December 6, 2016
In this Part 2, DOACs Bleeding and Reversal we discuss the management of bleeding in patients taking DOACs with minor risk bleeds, like epistaxis where...
Do Patients with Epistaxis Managed by Nasal Packing Require Prophylactic Antibiotics?
March 30, 2015
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). Posterior...