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TKA: Topical fibrin spray significantly reduces total blood loss
May 2013
TKA: Topical fibrin spray significantly reduces total blood loss
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Reducing blood loss in primary knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomised controlled trial of tranexamic acid and fibrin spray
Knee. 2012 Aug;19(4):295-8. Epub 2011 Jul 5Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
66 patients undergoing navigated, cemented total knee arthroplasty were randomized to one of three groups to compare the efficacy of two different haemostatic agents on total blood loss. Patients received a 10mg/kg bolus of tranexamic acid intravenously, topical fibrin spray, or no additional haemostatic treatment (control). The results indicated that both haemostatic agents produced a reduction i...
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