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Autotransfusion drain reduces blood transfusion compared to closed suction drain in THA
October 2016
Autotransfusion drain reduces blood transfusion compared to closed suction drain in THA
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Postoperative autotransfusion drain after total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Sci Rep. 2016 Jul 1;6:27461Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
13 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of postoperative autotransfusion drains following total hip arthroplasty (THA) in comparison to closed-suction drains. Outcomes included the allogeneic transfusion rate (n=13 RCTs), total blood loss (n=2 RCTs), postoperative hemoglobin levels on day 1 (n=5 RCTs), day 2 (n=2 RCTs), and day...
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