• J Arthroplasty · Dec 2015

    Randomized Controlled Trial

    Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid Plus Diluted Epinephrine Reduces Postoperative Hidden Blood Loss in Total Hip Arthroplasty.

    • Fuqiang Gao, Wei Sun, Wanshou Guo, Zirong Li, Weiguo Wang, and Liming Cheng.
    • Osteonecrosis and Joint-Preserving and Reconstruction Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beijing Key Laboratory of Arthritic and Rheumatic Diseases, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, National Health ... more and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, China. less
    • J Arthroplasty. 2015 Dec 1; 30 (12): 2196-200.

    AbstractWe evaluated the efficacy and safety of topical application of tranexamic acid (TXA) plus diluted epinephrine (DEP) and its effect on perioperative hidden blood loss and transfusion requirement in primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA). We randomized 107 patients undergoing THA into two groups: 53 received intra-articular TXA 3 g plus 1:200,000 DEP 0.25 mg; 54 received topical TXA 3 g alone. Results showed that combined administration significantly reduced total blood loss (P=0.009), hidden blood loss (P=0.001) and transfusion rate (1.9 vs. 9.3%) compared with TXA alone, without increasing the risks of thromboembolic and hemodynamic complications. Topical TXA plus DEP in THA can decrease postoperative hidden blood loss and avoid homologous transfusion without substantial complications.Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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