# Episode 131 - TXA: The Clot Thickens

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Podcast: [Heavy Lies the Helmet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-lies-the-helmet-595981)
Published: 2025-07-14T14:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is a lot like hot sauce: People put it on everything — especially for apparent or suspected acute blood loss. In this podcast episode, we dive into a drug that's been both praised and questioned in trauma and prehospital care. We break down what TXA is, how it works, and the evidence behind its use. From CRASH-2 to CRASH-3, we explore the key studies, the controversies, and the real-world implications. Whether you're administering TXA in the back of a rig or evaluating its role in your protocols, this episode helps you make sense of when, why, and how TXA might—or might not—stop the bleeding. Get CE hours for our podcast episodes HERE ! -------------------------------------------- Twitter @ heavyhelmet Facebook @ heavyliesthehelmet Instagram @ heavyliesthehelmet Website heavyliesthehelmet.com Email contact@heavyliesthehelmet.com Disclaimer: Heavy Lies the Helmet's content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always follow local guidelines and consult qualified professionals before applying any information. The hosts and guests are not responsible for errors, omissions, or outcomes. Views expressed are their own and do not reflect their employers or affiliates. -------------------------------------------- Crystals VIP by From The Dust | https://soundcloud.com/ftdmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com

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