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Reduced blood loss in TKA through intra-articular tranexamic acid with dilute epinephrine
November 2015
Reduced blood loss in TKA through intra-articular tranexamic acid with dilute epinephrine
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Topical Administration of Tranexamic Acid Plus Diluted-Epinephrine in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2015 Aug;30(8):1354-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive either intra-articular tranexamic acid (TXA) plus dilute epinephrine, or tranexamic acid alone in surgery. The purpose of this study was to determine if the use of dilute epinephrine in combination with TXA reduces peri-operative blood loss associated with total knee arthroplasty, compared to TXA alone. Secondary outc...
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