Tranexamic Acid and Ethamsylate for Reducing Blood Loss in Patient Undergoing LSCS at High Risk for Postpartum Hemorrhage
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 73, Issue 4
Abstract
<strong>Background:</strong> The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of tranexamic acid (1 gm) and ethamsylate (1 gm) in reducing blood loss in patients undergoing LSCS at high risk for postpartum hemorrhage. <strong>Methods:</strong> This clinical trial was conducted at El Galaa Maternity Teaching Hospital. The study included 64 women who were at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage. <strong>Results: </strong>There was significant statistical difference in the vital data before and after placental delivery between the two groups. Group 1 (the case group) This group consists of 32 patients received 1gm Tranexamic acid and 1gm Ethamsylate Intravenous slowly in the 2 minutes.- Group 2 (the control group):This group consists of 32 patient received a placebo plus the routine prophylaxis intravenous 10 IU Oxytocin in the 2 minutes <strong>Conclusion: </strong>The use of tranexamic acid and ethamsylate in cases of cesarean section is effective as a prophylaxis against post-partum hemorrhage.
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Eman Helal
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- DOI 10.12816/ejhm.2018.15110
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