Starting on:
May 15, 2025
Ending on:
May 15, 2025
Moderator(s):
JOOTRH Conference Hall
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital
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May 15, 2025
Ending on:
May 15, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Sylvia Aradi
Consultant Physician & Lecturer, Maseno University School of Medicine
Venue: Consultant Physician & Lecturer, Maseno University School of Medicine
JOOTRH Conference Hall
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital
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DRUG SAFETY: INTRATHECAL ADMINISTRATION OF TRANEXAMIC ACID
Starting on:
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Ending on:
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Venue:
JOOTRH Conference Hall
JOOTRH Conference Hall
Description
Accidental intrathecal administration of tranexamic acid has now been identified by WHO as a preventable complication of spinal anesthesia. The autopsy case report provides a detailed description of the pathology of the pathology of intrathecal toxicity of TXA. The department of pharmacy will provided the context of drug prescription, dispensation and safety.
Objectives
To provide a detailed description of the pathology of the pathology of intrathecal toxicity of TXA
To discuss drug safety measures in the use of tranexamic acid in maternity theater.
Presenters
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Dr.
Edwin Walong
Consultant Pathologist & Lecturer
Maseno university -
Dr.
Caroline Esiaba
Consultant Pharmacist
JOOTRH, Kisumu