Tranexamic Acid (TXA)

S506

  • Evidence of significant blunt or penetrating trauma AND
  • Age ≥16 y.o. AND
  • Presence of hemodynamic instability AND
  • Sustained SBP <90 or <100 if age >55 AND
  • Sustained heart rate >110 AND
  • Time since injury is KNOWN to be <3 hours

 

  •  Mix 1 g TXA in 100 ml of 0.9% NaCl or LR and infuse over approximately 10 minutes IV or IO
  • Use a dedicated line
  • Notify receiving trauma center
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