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Use of tranexemic acid on postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing total knee replacement

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Author Details : Ravi H Rangareddy*, Palakshiah L

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2020

Article Page : 351-353

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijos.2020.064

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Abstract

Background: Knee replacement, similarly called as knee arthroplasty, is a clinical system to override the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to alleviate misery and debilitation. Supreme knee overriding is normally associated with postoperative blood loss. The current examination was coordinated to evaluate
the effect of the usage of tranexemic acid on postoperative blood loss and transfusion essentials in patients encountering absolute knee replacement.
Materials and Methods: The prospective study was conducted in Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga and contained data of patients who experienced supreme knee replacement between February 2019 to January 2020. The effect of intra articular tranexamic acid on postoperative hemoglobin
and number of blood units reinforced was noted.
Results: A total of 100 patients encountering knee overriding clinical methods were picked with 20(20%) men and 80(80%) women. The overall mean age was 61 years (41-85 years). Tranexamic acid was used in all the patients. Exactly when it was used, only 2 (2%) patients required blood transfusion. The typical fall in hemoglobin postoperatively was 0.76 gm/dl.
Conclusion: Intra-articular Tranexamic acid decreases the hard and fast blood loss and transfusion
requirements in patients encountering total knee replacement.

Keywords: Blood joint replacement, Total knee replacement, Tranexamic acid.

How to cite : Rangareddy R H, Palakshiah L, Use of tranexemic acid on postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing total knee replacement. Indian J Orthop Surg 2020;6(4):351-353

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