Should soldiers take oral tranexamic acid before going into battle?
expert_opinion · Level V
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Abstract
Tranexamic acid is an inexpensive antifibrinolytic treatment that reduces morbidity and mortality in civilian and military trauma patients. It must be administered within 3 hours of the injury, and its efficacy is greater the earlier it is given. It is already used preventively in the civilian environment in a number of indications to reduce bleeding and bleeding-related mortality. We wondered about the potential benefits of preventive oral administration of tranexamic acid prior to an assault for military personnel with a potential risk of injury.
Medical subject headings
- Tranexamic Acid
- Antifibrinolytic Agents
- Military Personnel
- Hemorrhage