Tranexamic acid group (n=80) | Placebo group (n=80) | P value | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 28.9 ± 4.46 | 28.5 ± 4.45 | 0.758 | |
Weight (kilogram) | 85.7 ± 7.8 | 90.1 ± 8.84 | 0.121 | |
Gestational age (weeks) | 38.1 ± 1.1 | 37.9± 1.1 | 0.729 | |
Mode of previous deliveries | None | 10 (12.5%) | 12 (15%) | 0.521 |
VD | 16 (20%) | 19 (23.75%) | ||
1 previous CS | 34 (42.5%) | 34 (42.5%) | ||
2 previous CS | 11 (13.75%) | 10 (12.5%) | ||
> 2 previous CS | 9 (11.25%) | 5 (6.25%) | ||
Risk factors | Anemia | 11 (13.75%) | 13 (16.25%) | 0.623 |
Polyhydramnios | 8 (10%) | 5 (6.25%) | ||
Fetal macrosomia | 15 (18.75%) | 17 (21.25%) | ||
Twin pregnancy | 6 (7.5%) | 9 (11.25%) | ||
Placenta previa | 31 (38.75%) | 25 (31.25%) | ||
Received blood transfusion during previous CS | 9 (11.25%) | 11 (13.75%) | ||
Total | 80 | 80 | ||
Duration of operation (minutes) | 49.9± 19.7 | 47.8± 19.1 | 0.341 | |
Neonatal birth weight (grams) | 3888.4 ±712.8 | 3912.1± 761.9 | 0.824 | |
Neonatal outcome | Apgar 1 min | 7.1 ± 0.9 | 7.0 ± 0.9 | 0.885 |
Apgar 5 min | 8.9 ± 1.1 | 8.9 ± 1.0 | 0.619 | |
NICU admission | 8 (10%) | 9 (11.25%) | 0.662 |