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Continuous low pressure suction does not reduce blood loss following TKA
August 2013
Continuous low pressure suction does not reduce blood loss following TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Low- vs. high-pressure suction drainage after total knee arthroplasty: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
J Adv Nurs. 2012 Apr;68(4):758-66. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05760.x. Epub 2011 Nov 14Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
169 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive a low- or high-pressure closed drainage system after surgery to determine if a lower suction power would reduce the total postoperative blood loss following the procedure. Blood loss following surgery was assessed until bleeding had ceased. The results indicated that there was no difference between groups in the amount o...
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