LOGIN
Four-hour postoperative drain clamping does not reduce blood loss following TKA
March 2014
Four-hour postoperative drain clamping does not reduce blood loss following TKA
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
No difference in total blood loss, haemoglobin and haematocrit between continues and intermittent wound drainage after total knee arthroplasty
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Dec;21(12):2831-6. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2253-6. Epub 2012 Oct 23Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty with drain placement at the end of surgery were randomized to either have the drain clamped for the first four postoperative hours, or to not undergo drain clamping. The purpose was to determine if there was a difference in blood loss between groups. Visible, hidden, and estimated blood losses were assessed up to 48 hours postoperatively. The...
To view the full content, login to your account,
or start your 30-day FREE Trial today.
FREE TRIAL
LOGIN
Forgot Password?
Explore some of our unlocked ACE Reports below!
Join the Conversation
Please Login or Join to leave comments.