Tranexamic Acid Use in United States Children's Hospitals

Abstract Background The prevalence of tranexamic acid (TXA) use for trauma and other conditions in children is unknown. Objectives The objective of this study was to describe the use of TXA in United States (US) children's hospitals for children in general, and specifically for trauma. Methods...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of emergency medicine 2016-06, Vol.50 (6), p.868-874.e1
Hauptverfasser:	Nishijima, Daniel K., MD, MAS, Monuteaux, Michael C., SCD, Faraoni, David, MD, PHD, Goobie, Susan M., MD, FRCPC, Lee, Lois, MD, MPH, Galante, Joseph, MD, Holmes, James F., MD, MPH, Kuppermann, Nathan, MD, MPH
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antifibrinolytic Agents - pharmacology Antifibrinolytic Agents - therapeutic use Child Child, Preschool Cohort Studies Emergency Female Hospitals, Pediatric - organization & administration Humans Infant Male Pediatrics - methods Prevalence tranexamic acid Tranexamic Acid - administration & dosage Tranexamic Acid - pharmacology Tranexamic Acid - therapeutic use United States wounds and injuries Wounds and Injuries - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background The prevalence of tranexamic acid (TXA) use for trauma and other conditions in children is unknown. Objectives The objective of this study was to describe the use of TXA in United States (US) children's hospitals for children in general, and specifically for trauma. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of a large, administrative database of 36 US children's hospitals. We included children
ISSN:	0736-4679 2352-5029
DOI:	10.1016/j.jemermed.2016.02.004