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Tranexamic acid effectively reduces blood loss after TKA without adverse events
October 2014
Tranexamic acid effectively reduces blood loss after TKA without adverse events
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Practical issues for the use of tranexamic acid in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Aug;22(8):1849-58Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The purpose of this review was to determine the comparative efficacy between systemic and topical routes of tranexamic acid administration, optimal doses and timings, and the safety considerations of its use. 28 randomized controlled trials comparing the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid use after total knee arthroplasty were included in this systematic review. Findings revealed both systemi...
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