Autotransfusion drain reduces blood transfusion compared to closed suction drain in THA

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Autotransfusion drain reduces blood transfusion compared to closed suction drain in THA. ACE Report. 2016;5(10):14. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/9210

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;6:27461

Contributing Authors: H Xie JK Pan KH Hong D Guo J Fang WY Yang J Liu

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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...