Tranexamic Acid use in Epistaxis

This video explains the use of Tranexamic Acid in Epistaxis in the emergency department setting. It is short, thorough, and easy to follow.

The pieces of equipment needed:

Nasal Speculum
Bayonet Forceps
4*4 Gause
10 ml Syringe
Any gauge size needle
Medicine cups
Tranexamic Acid either in:
Liquid format:
usually comes in 100mg/ml (10 ml needed)
Tablet format:
You need to crush the tablet (1000mg) and dilute it in 10ml Normal saline

Before you start, make sure you take the consent from the patient.

Enjoy the steps in the video.

The Idea was formulated by the talented:
Dr. Ghaida Jabri

It was produced, filmed and edited by:
Dr. Nawaf AlKharashi

Special thanks to our simulation patient:
Dr. Mohammed Hommady

Special thanks for the support, guidance, and supervision to:
Dr. Moath Bin Homaid
Dr. Nora AlRasheed