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TKA: Interval clamping drain provides greater bleeding control than non-clamping methods
June 2013
TKA: Interval clamping drain provides greater bleeding control than non-clamping methods
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Three-hour interval drain clamping reduces postoperative bleeding in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2012 Jul;132(7):1059-63. doi: 10.1007/s00402-012-1501-z. Epub 2012 Mar 13Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
100 patients who underwent uncomplicated total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to assess the efficacy of bleeding control for a clamping protocol compared to a non-clamping protocol. Patients received either non-clamping (where a vacuum drain was run continuously during the first postoperative day) or 3-hour interval clamping (where the vacuum was stopped twice for 3 hours each time). Resu...
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