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Bipolar sealer less effective in reducing blood loss in THA compared to electrocautery
January 2014
Bipolar sealer less effective in reducing blood loss in THA compared to electrocautery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Randomized blinded study comparing a bipolar sealer and standard electrocautery in reducing transfusion requirements in anterior supine intermuscular total hip arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2013 Oct;28(9):1614-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
200 patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty participated in this study to determine an effective method for reducing perioperative blood loss and subsequent required transfusions. Patients were treated with bipolar sealer or traditional monopolar electrocautery. Monopolar electrocautery resulted in less blood loss, yet the difference in required transfusions was not significant between group...
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