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Efficacy of various tranexamic acid administration techniques to reduce blood loss in TKA

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February 2015

Efficacy of various tranexamic acid administration techniques to reduce blood loss in TKA

Vol: 4| Issue: 2| Number:49| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2

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Contributing Authors:
C Zhao-Yu G Yan C Wei L Yuejv Z Ying-Ze

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6 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis examining the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) through intra-articular administration when compared to placebo, no TXA administration, or intravenous TXA administration. Efficacy was evaluated through blood loss, transfusion rate, and hemoglobin and hematocrit drop, and safety was assessed through the incidence of venous thromboem...

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