Jewish Orthopaedic Care orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists have developed new protocol based on research to reduce the number of total joint replacement patients who require a blood transfusion.
The surgical team now uses transexamic acid for patients undergoing total hip and knee surgeries. Research shows the medication reduces the number of patients who need blood transfusions from 14 percent to 2 percent. Surgeons at the hospital perform more than 800 total knee and hip replacements annually.
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The surgical team now uses transexamic acid for patients undergoing total hip and knee surgeries. Research shows the medication reduces the number of patients who need blood transfusions from 14 percent to 2 percent. Surgeons at the hospital perform more than 800 total knee and hip replacements annually.
More Articles on Orthopedic Surgery:
Maine Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Dr. Douglas Brown
AOAO Honors Dr. Terry Weiss for Contributions to Orthopedics
American College of Surgeons Board of Regents Elects Dr. Scott Levin