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IV TXA Significantly reduces wound complications, blood loss, and transfusions in THA patients
March 2020
IV TXA Significantly reduces wound complications, blood loss, and transfusions in THA patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effect of tranexamic acid on wound complications in primary total Hip Arthroplasty: A meta-analysis.
The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland.2020;18(1):53-61Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The beneficial effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) have been repeatedly shown, particularly as it relates to blood loss. TXA has now become routinely used in many centres for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. Furthermore, patients requiring transfusions are known to have an increased rate of wound complications. However, the direct relationship between TXA and wound complications is uncle...
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