TXA Administration - Blood Products

Question 1

What are the 2 contraindications for TXA for trauma-associated hemorrhage?

Answer 1

Known hypersensitivity to TXA

Greater than 3 hours from time of injury to administration

Question 2

Is TXA administration an “initiate then patch” or “mandatory patch”?

Answer 2

Initiate then patch

Question 3

TXA is administered as 1g over 10 min, can you admin additional doses?

Answer 3

Yes, repeat 1g bolus in 1 hour if bleeding persists