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In obstetrics, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) continues to be a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Uterine atony is the most common cause of PPH, and the prophylactic use of uterotonics, specifically oxytocin, is the standard of care for PPH prophylaxis. It is believed that tranexamic acid (TXA) can enhance the hemostatic process further by inhibiting the fibrinolytic system.
TXA is an antifibrinolytic that has been studied in many different patient population for its use in reducing blood loss ranging from gynaecological and non gynaecological surgeries, to trauma patients. It has been found to reduce mortality in treatment of patients with PPH, and recent evidence have found promising results in its use for prophylaxis of PPH.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervention group | Experimental | Intravenous 1g TXA (500mg/5ml, given intermittent over approximately 10 minutes) given within approximately 10 minutes before skin incision, and Intravenous oxytocin 5 units post delivery of the baby. |
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| Control group | Placebo Comparator | Intravenous 10ml normal saline (placebo) given within approximately 10 minutes before skin incision, and intravenous oxytocin 5 units post delivery of the baby |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranexamic acid | Drug | Intravenous 1g TXA (500mg/5ml, given intermittent over approximately 10 minutes) given within approximately 10 minutes before skin incision |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated blood loss | This will be calculated estimated blood loss, defined as estimated blood volume x (preoperative hematocrit - postoperative hematocrit) ÷ preoperative hematocrit. Estimated blood volume in milliliters was calculated by body weight in kilograms x 85. | Intraoperative |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in hemoglobin and hematocrit level | Comparison of full blood count results prior to surgery and within approximately 48 hours post surgery | Preoperative to 48 hours postoperative |
| Need for additional medical intervention including blood transfusion, additional uterotonics |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Manisha Mathur | KK Women's and Children's Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| KK Women's and Children's Hospital | Singapore | Singapore |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006473 | Postpartum Hemorrhage |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D007744 | Obstetric Labor Complications |
| D011248 | Pregnancy Complications |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014148 | Tranexamic Acid |
| D000077330 | Saline Solution |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003509 | Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids |
| D000146 | Acids, Carbocyclic |
| D002264 | Carboxylic Acids |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
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| Normal saline | Drug | Intravenous 10ml normal saline (placebo) given within approximately 10 minutes before skin incision |
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| During surgery and up to 3 days after surgery |
| Incidence of postpartum hemorrhage: defined as >1000ml total blood loss within 24 hours after delivery | During surgery and up to 24 hours from surgery |
| Maternal thrombotic event such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism | Patients will be reviewed for signs and symptoms of thromboembolic events. They will be reviewed daily post surgery in the ward as per routine protocol. Generally, all post caesarean section patients will be warded till post operative day 3. They will also have a routine follow up 4 weeks post surgery. | Intraoperative to 4 weeks post surgery |
| Neonatal APGAR score | Neonatal APGAR score at 1 and 5 minutes of life | At delivery |
| Neonatal birth weight | At delivery |
| Neonatal admission to special care nursery or intensive care unit | At delivery |
| Diagnosis of thromboembolic events in the neonate | Up to 4 weeks post delivery |
| Gravimetric estimation of blood loss during the surgery | This would be assessed by weighing the swabs and drapes as well as measuring the volume of suction aspirated once the amniotic fluid volume had been deducted | Intraoperative |
| Provider estimated blood loss | Estimated by the surgical team | Intraoperative |
| D011644 | Puerperal Disorders |
| D014592 | Uterine Hemorrhage |
| D006470 | Hemorrhage |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D000077324 |
| Crystalloid Solutions |
| D007552 | Isotonic Solutions |
| D012996 | Solutions |
| D004364 | Pharmaceutical Preparations |