Efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid administration in traumatic brain injury patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The exacerbation of intracranial bleeding is critical in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been used to improve outcomes in TBI patient. However, the effectiveness of TXA treatment remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the effect of administra...

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Main Authors: Shoji Yokobori, Tomoaki Yatabe, Yutaka Kondo, Kosaku Kinoshita, for the Japan Resuscitation Council (JRC) Neuroresuscitation Task Force and the Guidelines Editorial Committee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
TBI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-020-00460-5