1054 The Use of Tranexamic Acid in the Wythenshawe Plastic Surgery Department

Abstract Aim This audit aimed to benchmark current practice of the use tranexamic acid (TXA) in Wythenshawe plastic surgery department against recent recommendations from Joint Royal Colleges Tranexamic Acid Surgery Implementation Group. The new guidance recommends that one gram TXA should be given intravenously at start and end all inpatient surgery. is routinely protocol for breast reconstructive surgeries however administer this only operation. Method 30 general anaesthetic operations were reviewed retrospectively. inclusion criteria as follows: age >18 years old must admitted hospital (at least 1 overnight stay). Results first cycle demonstrated a 0% compliance. Following intervention consultants being made aware second 13% compliance was achieved. It noted reconstructions received recommended dosage regime uptake amongst other subspecialties variable. Conclusions Simple education had significant impact on increasing Further junior doctors has been try further increase guidance.