This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind pilot study investigating whether intravenous tranexamic acid has any effect on blood loss during maxillofacial trauma surgery, or the subsequent postoperative sequelae. Intraoperative bleeding is calculated from anaesthesia chart and recorded in ml. Postoperative ecchymosis and bleeding are recorded as dichotomous events (yes/no) and are subjectively rated by both patient and surgeon on postoperative days 1and 2. Any surgical or postoperative complications are noted. Scores are aggregated for statistical analysis.
This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind study investigating whether intravenous tranexamic acid has any effect on blood loss during maxillofacial trauma surgery, or the subsequent postoperative sequelae. Intraoperative bleeding and postoperative ecchymosis and edema are objectively rated and complications are noted.