Tranexamic acid in decreasing blood loss during and after caesarean section. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Afshan Shahid: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Ayesha Khan: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss during and after caesarean section (CS), as well as its safety. STUDY DESIGN: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: The Lyari General Hospital, Karachi, from March 2009 till April 2011. METHODOLOGY: Women undergoing lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) were enrolled. The patients were randomized to receive either injection TXA or distilled water just before the surgery. Blood loss was collected and measured. First from the time of placental delivery to the end of LSCS and later from the end of LSCS to two hours postpartum. Haemoglobin, urine analysis, liver and renal functions were tested in both the groups. Mean values blood loss were compared using t-test with significance at p

Page(s): 459-462

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 23, Issue: 7, Year: 2013

Keywords:

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References:

[1] Shahid Afshan,Khan Ayesha .2013 .Tranexamic Acid in Decreasing Blood Loss During and after Caesarean Section. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 23(7) : 459-462.

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