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Fibrin spray reduces blood loss vs standard electrocautery in THR
October 2013
Fibrin spray reduces blood loss vs standard electrocautery in THR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Blood loss reduction in cementless total hip replacement with fibrin spray or bipolar sealer: a randomised controlled trial on ninety five patients
Int Orthop. 2013 Jul;37(7):1213-7. doi: 10.1007/s00264-013-1903-8. Epub 2013 May 18Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-five patients scheduled to undergo a total hip replacement were randomized to receive either a fibrin spray, a bipolar sealer or standard electrocautery (control group) to evaluate the effects of these interventions on blood conservation. Results indicated that fibrin spray significantly reduced blood loss compared to standard electrocautery at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours. On the contrary, bipo...
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