Prophylactic tranexamic acid for reducing intraoperative blood loss during cesarean section in women at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage: A double-blind placebo randomized controlled trial

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage remains a leading cause of maternal mortality especially in developing countries. The majority of previous trials on the effectiveness of tranexamic acid in reducing blood loss were performed in low-risk women for postpartum hemorrhage. A recent Cochrane Systematic...

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Main Authors: Kelvin E Ortuanya, George U Eleje, Frank O Ezugwu, Boniface U Odugu, Joseph I Ikechebelu, Emmanuel O Ugwu, Ahizechukwu C Eke, Fredrick I Awkadigwe, Malachy N Ezenwaeze, Ifeanyichukwu J Ofor, Chidinma C Okafor, Chigozie G Okafor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Women's Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057231225311