Determining the Role of Prophylactic Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Blood Loss during and after Lower Segment Caesarean Section

Abstract

This is a prospective randomized control which studies intravenous tranexamic acid administration and its role in minimising blood loss in caesarean delivery. The study was carried out in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (inpatient only) of Central Hospital, South Eastern Railways, Kolkata from August 2018 to August 2020. Our objectives were to compare the amount of blood loss during caesarean section between patients receiving intravenous tranexamic acid and placebo (Normal Saline) and comparing the amount of blood loss 2 hours after caesarean section between patients receiving intravenous tranexamic acid and placebo. The patients were selected randomly and assigned into two groups. The study concluded that prophylactic use of tranexamic acid significantly reduces the amount of blood loss during and after lower segment caesarean section.