DRUG SAFETY: INTRATHECAL ADMINISTRATION OF TRANEXAMIC ACID
Starting on:
May 15, 2025
Ending on:
May 15, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr. Sylvia Aradi
Consultant Physician & Lecturer, Maseno University School of Medicine
Venue:
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
Ending on:
May 15, 2025
Venue:
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

  1. Dr. Edwin Walong
    Consultant Pathologist & Lecturer
    Maseno university

  2. Dr. Caroline Esiaba
    Consultant Pharmacist
    JOOTRH, Kisumu

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