Topical tranexamic acid (TXA) for the management of a bleeding arteriovenous fistula

Authors

Maria Loren Eberle, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Elissa M Schechter-Perkins
Zaid Altawil

Recommended Citation

Eberle ML, Schechter-Perkins EM, Altawil Z. Topical tranexamic acid (TXA) for the management of a bleeding arteriovenous fistula. Am J Emerg Med. 2020;38(2):407.e5-407.e6. doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2019.158441

Affiliations

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Abstract

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is increasing in use in the Emergency Department (ED). While its topical uses have largely been observed in the management of epistaxis, other applications are utilized. We present a case of an 84 year old male with a bleeding arteriovenous fistula, responsive to topical application of tranexamic acid. This case report demonstrates another novel application of TXA in emergency care.

Document Type

Article

PubMed ID

31685307