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Blood transfusion & blood loss significantly reduced with bipolar sealer in THA
February 2016
Blood transfusion & blood loss significantly reduced with bipolar sealer in THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prospective, Randomized Trial to Evaluate Efficacy of a Bipolar Sealer in Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Arthroplasty. 2015 Nov;30(11):1953-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
118 patients receiving THA using a direct anterior approach were randomized either to a group who would receive bipolar sealing during surgery or to a control group. The purpose of the study was to compare the rate of blood transfusion and calculations of blood loss to determine if a bipolar sealing system is effective as part of a hemostasis regimen. The results indicated that significantly fewer...
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