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Context
Tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces the need for blood transfusion in surgery. However, the extent of blood loss reduction associated with TXA when used for different types of surgery is still unclear. Furthermore, there is a lack of consensus regarding the dosing and timing of TXA administration, with previous studies reporting highly variable dosage and timing of administration.1 Ker and colleagues attempt to address these issues.
Methods
This study uses the same literature search the authors used in a previous systematic review of the effects of TXA on transfusion requirement.2 A total of 8030 patients from 104 randomised …
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