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Tranexamic acid effectively and safely reduces blood loss and transfusions in TKA patients
January 2014
Tranexamic acid effectively and safely reduces blood loss and transfusions in TKA patients
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of using tranexamic acid in primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty
J Surg Res. 2013 Oct;184(2):880-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
19 randomized control trials examining a total of 1114 patients who underwent primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty with the use of a tourniquet and tranexamic acid or placebo were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose was to compare blood loss, transfusions, and adverse events in patients treated with tranexamic acid or a placebo. The results suggest that tranexamic acid can effectivel...
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