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Thrombin-based hemostatic agent associated with reduced drain output & transfusion in TKA
March 2015
Thrombin-based hemostatic agent associated with reduced drain output & transfusion in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy of intra-articular injection of thrombin-based hemostatic agent in the control of bleeding after primary total knee arthroplasty
Knee Surg Relat Res. 2014 Dec;26(4):236-40Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to either receive or not receive intraoperative intraarticular administration of a thrombin-based hemostatic agent. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of the thrombin-based hemostatic agent (Floseal, Baxter) on reducing blood loss following total knee arthroplasty. Drain output, hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit l...
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