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Minimizing Blood Loss Using Tranexamic Acid for Proximal Femoral Nailing
February 2023
Minimizing Blood Loss Using Tranexamic Acid for Proximal Femoral Nailing
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A single dose of tranexamic acid infusion is safe and effective to reduce total blood loss during proximal femoral nailing for intertrochanteric fractures: A prospective randomized study
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg . 2022 Nov;28(11):1627-1633.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and ten elderly patients admitted to the emergency department with intertrochanteric femoral fractures were randomized to receive either tranexamic acid (n=55) or saline (n=55) for proximal femoral nailing. Outcomes of interest were hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, total blood volume, blood loss, transfusion rate and units, intraoperative fluid infusion, and the incidence of complication...
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