NYMC Faculty Publications
Is Topical Tranexamic Acid a Better Alternative for Selected Cases of Anterior Epistaxis Management in the ED?
DOI
10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.020
Journal Title
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
First Page
734.e1
Last Page
734.e2
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
April 2018
Department
Emergency Medicine
Keywords
Administration, Intranasal, Administration, Topical, Antifibrinolytic Agents, Emergency Service, Hospital, Epistaxis, Hemostatic Techniques, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors, Tranexamic Acid
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Epistaxis is a well-known problem that is mostly self-limited. In certain cases it requires packing or cauterization. Tranexamic acid has been tried and has shown promising results. Here we report a case of prolonged epistaxis in a patient on dual anti-platelet agent therapy.
Recommended Citation
Hassen, G., Clemons, P., Kaplun, M., & Kalantari, H. (2018). Is Topical Tranexamic Acid a Better Alternative for Selected Cases of Anterior Epistaxis Management in the ED?. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 36 (4), 734.e1-734.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2018.01.020