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THA: Blood loss, but not transfusion rates, lowered with combined intra- and post-op ABT
July 2013
THA: Blood loss, but not transfusion rates, lowered with combined intra- and post-op ABT
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Reduction of blood loss with the use of a new combined intra-operative and post-operative autologous blood transfusion system compared with no drainage in primary total hip replacement
Bone Joint J. 2013 May;95-B(5):616-22. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.95B5.30472Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Blood loss following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an important procedural consideration. 204 patients who underwent primary THA were randomized to be managed by either combined intra-operative and post-operative autologous blood transfusion (ABT) or no-drainage. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of each blood-sparing measure on blood loss, hemoglobin (Hb) level reduction, as ...
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