Health Condition 1: R040- Epistaxis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Tranexamic acid Injection 500mg/5ml
: Topical application of injectable form of Tranexamic acid 500mg/5ml by placing 10cm cotton pledget soaked in the drug for 10 mins in nasal cavity
Sponsors
DrSoujanya Balaraj
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult males or females presenting to ENT and Emergency Department with active anterior nasal bleeding not resolved with simple first aid measures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with Visible bleeding vessel ,Lack of consent, Posterior nasal bleeding, Shock defined as systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of 60 mmHg, tachycardia defined as greater than 100beats per min, Major Traumatic nasal bleeding ,on Anticoagulation therapy, known Bleeding disorder, Pregnant women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness of Topical Tranexamic Acid to control Anterior EpistaxisTimepoint: Within 10 minutes calculated in percentage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportion of patients who required rescue treatment that is anterior nasal packing. Proportion of patients who had re-bleeding Length of hospital stay Patient satisfaction Timepoint: After using tranexamic acid topically for 10 mins calculated in percentage. Within first 24 hours and 7 days after intervention. Calculated in hours from time of entry to exit from hospital. 0-5 numeric rating scale. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrSoujanya Balaraj
Ramaiah Medical College
Outcome results
None listed