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TXA is effective and safe for reducing blood loss and transfusion in TKA patients
June 2015
TXA is effective and safe for reducing blood loss and transfusion in TKA patients
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Is tranexamic acid clinically effective and safe to prevent blood loss in total knee arthroplasty? A meta-analysis of 34 randomized controlled trials
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2015 Apr;25(3):525-41Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
34 randomized controlled trials (2,594 patients) were used in this meta-analysis analyzing the safety and efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Pooled results demonstrated intravenous (IV) and intraarticular (IA) use of TXA significantly reduced total blood loss, postoperative blood loss, hemoglobin (Hb) loss, and blood transfusion without ...
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