Tranexamic acid

[hertzvanrental]

We're using this.

Where are you?

I only know of wake county ems using it but only in a tactical scenario.

If it's elsewhere in the USA thats brilliant.

[systemet]

Where are you?

I only know of wake county ems using it but only in a tactical scenario.

If it's elsewhere in the USA thats brilliant.

non-US, pm'd

[HellsBells]

We are using this drug in Alberta, Canada. Its been available for about three months here. I don't know if anyone in my service area has had a chance to use it yet.

We are administering it in trauma events where the pt has clinical signs of shock.

Edited February 10, 2013 by HellsBells

[rock_shoes]

We are using this drug in Alberta, Canada. Its been available for about three months here. I don't know if anyone in my service area has had a chance to use it yet.

We are administering it in trauma events where the pt has clinical signs of shock.

I know BCAS is strongly considering following suit. Currently only flight crews are using it.

Is AHS following the cases for study purposes or is it just across the board implementation?

[Just Plain Ruff]

My guess is if it ever gets to the USA it will $90 a dose.

90 dollars a dose, if it's that effective, the cost will be 900 a dose, not 90.00 never let a pharmaceutical company's altruistic decisions get in the way of making some sort of profit.

Edited February 11, 2013 by Captain ToHellWithItAll

[HellsBells]

Im not sure how they are tracking its use in our system.

[DFIB]

I think I remembered Doc talking about this before http://www.emtcity.com/topic/20644-military-approves-tranexamic-acid-for-major-hemorrhage/?p=264201

[hertzvanrental]

I think I remembered Doc talking about this before http://www.emtcity.com/topic/20644-military-approves-tranexamic-acid-for-major-hemorrhage/?p=264201

It's as cheap as chips in the UK and has been for years. Is it not used in certain types of surgery over in the states?

[Kiwiology]

QAS are using it in Australia and there is talk of it being bought in here

[Just Plain Ruff]

It's as cheap as chips in the UK and has been for years. Is it not used in certain types of surgery over in the states?

Cheap in the UK but the pharm companies in the US don't seem to have chepness on their minds. That is the reason why it won't really see the light of day on an ambulance.

We thought about putting Eminase on our trucks a long time ago, but the 3200.00 price tag made it so unappealing that they decided not to.

Any drug costing more than 300 per dose gets a hefty sideways glance when being considered at any of the services that I've ever worked for.