Journal Club: The clot thickens: Tranexamic acid for postpartum bleeding. Insights from the WOMAN-2 Trial

Presented by

Dr. Nicole Relke
Transfusion Medicine Physician Trainee
University of Toronto

Learning objectives

1. ‎Describe the pathophysiology of postpartum hemorrhage and rationale for TXA use

2. Critically appraise the WOMAN-2 trial, including its methodology and clinical impact 

3. Evaluate the current evidence supporting TXA in women during childbirth

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Registration

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Appraisal

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services, is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.