An international based survey on perioperative use of tranexamic acid in neurotrauma

Abstract

Background: Tranexamic acid is used to reduce bleeding, easy to use, affordable and relatively safe. There are few studies on the use of tranexamic acid in trauma and especially in neurosurgery. There is no published study on the trend the use of tranexamic acid in neurotrauma surgery among international doctors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the current practice for use of tranexamic acid during neurotrauma surgery. Materials and Methods: A 11-question electronic survey was sent to 25 practicing physicians worldwide. Basic demographic information and estimated rates of use of tranexamic acid during neurotrauma surgery. Results: Twenty five physicians responded to our survey. Very Few trusts (12%) use tranexamic acid during neurotraumasurgery. Conclusion: Further studies are required to establish guidelines in neurosurgery and neurotrauma, especially. The use of this medicine potentially helps improve patient care with head injury and save lives.

Keywords

• Neurotrauma surgery
• survey
• tranexamic acid
• trauma