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  1. TXA | EMTLIFE

    Mar 14, 2015 · Out of curiosity is anyone carrying TXA (Tranexamic acid) in the field? My agency has it for our critical care units and now it's being considered for EMS. Thoughts?

  2. 100% Directionless Thread | Page 3755 | EMTLIFE

    Apr 19, 2023 · Hmm, not sure a recorded 25 minute powerpoint with voiceover is sufficient training to roll out TXA and Ancef, but what do I know. Our medical director's physician group …

  3. 100% Directionless Thread | Page 2306 | EMTLIFE

    Dec 11, 2008 · Got to hang an Epi and Nor-Epi drip on a OD full arrest who we got ROSC on.

  4. TCCC, TECC, ITLS, PHTLS, TP-C, Acronyms everywhere - EMTLIFE

    Sep 5, 2016 · Combat dressings, TQs, junctional TQs, crics, IOs, TXA, Ketamine... Overkill for cops. This was designed as either"ITLS" or "PHTLS" for combat medics" Course quality varies …

  5. BLS: What would you do in this GSW scenario? - EMTLIFE

    Oct 29, 2020 · Trauma is a BLS call. This trauma, with a patent airway, a broken bone and an ABD injury is a BLS call. Sure, call for ALS, but dont wait for them. Make sure your bring in a …

  6. Why isn't blood plasma used in pre-hospital in the US anymore?

    Jul 30, 2016 · This question has been in my mind for awhile, and I couldn't find answer in my textbook or online. Why did we stop giving blood plasma to trauma patients in the pre-hospital …

  7. Severe hemorrhage - EMTLIFE

    Apr 4, 2018 · TXA is a good choice. PRBCs are probably the only intervention, other than hemorrhage control, that will make a difference. If you are trying to pitch a product the Sam …

  8. Guideline Updates - EMTLIFE

    May 18, 2020 · TXA is a great topical agent. I think that people forget that there is a pretty big risk associated with patients over 65 or have other risk factors (smoking, oral birth control, et …

  9. Does Kern County Still Have Good Protocols? | EMTLIFE

    Jan 20, 2019 · But maybe good wasn't the best word, since yes, they are a little behind (like still using dopamine over push-dose epi, the lack of TXA, and Ketamine), but I really like the idea …

  10. The biggest advancements in EMS in the past decade... - EMTLIFE

    Aug 19, 2018 · Hopefully things like TXA and prehospital plasma/blood products will continue to show promise. EDIT: I forgot to mention the changes in ACLS/out of hospital cardiac arrest …