ANAESTHESIA TUTORIAL OF THE WEEK
Tranexamic Acid
What's in this tutorial?
In this tutorial you will learn about the use of Tranexamic Acid during haemorrhage, trauma and as prophylaxis during surgery of various specialties. As well as its mechanisms of action, dosing and its side effects.
Anaesthesia
Learn about Tranexamic Acid and its use in surgery.
Target Audience
This tutorial was designed for anaesthesia professionals and other appropriate healthcare providers.
Varied activities
Written lectures, illustrations and quizzes.
Level
Basic
Duration
1 hour
Discuss with others
Participate in the course discussion, share your thoughts and ask questions.
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This WFSA tutorial offers opportunities for CME/CPD activity.
SURGhub and WFSA do not award CME credits directly. It is the responsibility of the individual participant to determine eligibility for CME/CPD credit through a locally-accredited provider. Participants are responsible for downloading and presenting the certificate of completion to a local accrediting body to claim self-directed CME/CPD credits.Learners can record time spent on each tutorial and claim for CPD credit that corresponds with the extent of their participation. -
Course instructors
Dr.Charlotte Earnshaw and
Dr. Melanie Poole
Dr. Charlotte Earnshaw is an Anaesthetic Speciality trainee at NHS Trust, North Bristol, UK.
Dr. Melanie Poole is a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist at NHS Trust, North Bristol, UK.
Dr. Melanie Poole is a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist at NHS Trust, North Bristol, UK.
Course Content
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