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Similar effect of intra-articular vs IV TXA on Hb drop, LoS, and transfusion following TKA
October 2017
Similar effect of intra-articular vs IV TXA on Hb drop, LoS, and transfusion following TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intravenous vs Intra-Articular Tranexamic Acid in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2017 Jan;32(1):28-32Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
183 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to be administered either intraarticular tranexamic acid following the procedure, or intravenous tranexamic acid. Patients were assessed for haemoglobin drop on postoperative day 1 and 2, length of hospital stay, the incidence of transfusion, and the incidence of complications. Results demonstrated no significant difference between...
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