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Evaluation of the need for blood transfusion with the use of a bipolar sealer
March 2013
Evaluation of the need for blood transfusion with the use of a bipolar sealer
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Prospective randomized evaluation of the need for blood transfusion during primary total hip arthroplasty with use of a bipolar sealer
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Mar 16;93(6):513-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
140 patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty were randomized into two different groups receiving differing blood management procedures. The treatment group received radiofrequency energy using an aquamantys 6.0 bipolar sealer, and the control group received standard Bovie electrocautery. The results from this trial indicated no significant differences between the two groups in terms of n...
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