Purpose

To provide updates in diagnostics and treatment of health care problems affecting Trauma Patients. 

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, residents and medical students who have experience in the area of trauma.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify key steps of the coagulation system.
2. Review the effects of tranexamic acid within the system.
3. Understand appropriate dosing and application of tranexamic acid.

Presenter

Natisha Busick, MD
Trauma & Critical Care Surgery, Mercy Medical Center

Moderator

Willie McClairen, MD, FACS
Trauma Medical Director, Mercy Medical Center

Disclosure

Speakers/Moderator will disclose to attendees the nature of any financial relationships they have with the commercial firms providing support, as well as the commercial manufacturers of products and/or the providers of services discussed in their presentations.  They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).