Comparison of Intraoperative Tranexamic Acid and Epsilon-aminocaproic Acid in Cardiopulminary Bypass Patients: A Natural Experiment
Document Type
Video
Publication Date
5-1-2019
Institution/Department
Cardiology
MeSH Headings
Quality Improvement, Vascular Surgical Procedures
Abstract
Looking at the agents in heart surgery to prevent bleeding. The removal of one of the regular drugs from the market (Aprotinin) provided for a natural experiment to compare the results when Tranexamic Acid or Epsilon-aminocaproic acid are used.
Recommended Citation
Robich, Mike, "Comparison of Intraoperative Tranexamic Acid and Epsilon-aminocaproic Acid in Cardiopulminary Bypass Patients: A Natural Experiment" (2019). Maine Medical Center. 712.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/712
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Lambrew Research Retreat, Quality Improvement Research: Faculty Talk