OhioHealth EMS Online Learning
TXA for the EMS Provider
Danni Schneider, DO, FACEP

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* 1. What are the actions of Tranexamic Acid (TXA)?

Promote bleeding by enhancing activation of plasminogen to plasmin promoting fibrinolysis

Promotes either clotting of blood or prevents clotting of blood depending on the location of the bleeding

Prevents clots being broken down, inhibiting fibrinolysis

None of the above

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* 2. Name the two LABELED indications of TXA (tranexamic acid). You must pick two of the below.

Obstetrical bleeding

Tooth extractions with hemostatic deficiencies

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Non-traumatic head injuries