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Tranexamic acid in paediatric major trauma

Report By: Joanna Lorains - Specialty Trainee in Emergency Medicine
Search checked by Joanna Lorains - Specialty Trainee in Emergency Medicine
Institution: Health Education North West
Date Submitted: 16th October 2015
Last Modified: 16th October 2015
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [children with evidence of or suspected major haemorrhage from trauma] does [early administration of IV tranexamic acid] [reduce mortality]?