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Reduced transfusion rate without increase in VTE rate with erythropoietin in orthopaedic surgery
February 2019
Reduced transfusion rate without increase in VTE rate with erythropoietin in orthopaedic surgery
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A meta-analysis and systematic review evaluating the use of erythropoietin in total hip and knee arthroplasty
Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2018 Jul 10;14:1191-1204. doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S159134Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
25 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis which assessed results related to transfusion rate, hemoglobin levels, and venous thromboembolism rate associated with erythropoietin (EPO) administration in orthopaedic surgery. Comparisons included EPO to inactive control treatment, EPO to active control treatment with preoperative autologous blood donation, and the combination ...
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