Reducing Perioperative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty

1998 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
A. D'Ambrosio ◽  
B. Borghi ◽  
A. Damato ◽  
G. D'Amato ◽  
D. Antonacci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Epidural Anaesthesia ◽  
Postoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Perioperative Blood Loss ◽  
Transfusion Requirements

In this prospective, randomised, double-blind study, we investigated the effect of epidural anaesthesia and an antifibrinolytic agent, Aprotinin (500,000 KIU in bolus before surgery and 500,000 KIU h-1 in drip form during surgery), on intra and postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in total hip arthroplasty. Sixty patients were allocated randomly to four groups (A: epidural + general anesthesia + Aprotinin, B: epidural + general anesthesia + placebo (equal volume), C: general anaesthesia + Aprotinin, D: general anaesthesia + placebo). Postoperative analgesia: epidural analgesia in groups A and B, systemic analgesia with opiates in groups C and D. Blood loss during surgery was monitored and salvaged with the Compact-A Dideco, and postoperative blood loss with the BT 797 Recovery Dideco for the first 24 hours. Perioperative blood loss, frequency and quantity of transfusions were significantly higher in group D (p < 0.0001). Total blood loss was reduced by 31.3% by epidural anaesthesia, 20.4% by Aprotinin and 51.4% using a combination of the two techiniques.

scholarly journals Perioperative blood loss and diclofenac in major arthroplastic surgery

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Ljiljana Gvozdenović ◽  
Vesna Pajtić ◽  
Nemanja Gvozdenović ◽  
Saša Milić ◽  
Zoran Gojković
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Regional Anesthesia ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Perioperative Blood Loss ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Introduction: Contemporary literature indicates precaution over the perioperative use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, since they can potentially increase perioperative blood loss related to their mechanism of action. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on perioperative blood loss undergoing hip arthroplasty and its correlation with general and regional anesthesia.Methods: This prospective study included 120 patients who had undergone elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty. Patients were allocated into four groups. Groups 1 and 2 were pretreated with diclofenac and operated in general and regional anesthesia. Group 3 and 4 weren’t pretreated with any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and were, as well, operated in general and regional anesthesia. Diclofenac was administered orally two times a day 75 mg (total 150 mg) and also as intramuscular injection (75 mg) preoperatively and 12 hours later on a day of surgery.Results: The perioperative blood loss in the rst 24 hours showed an increase of 29.4% in the diclofenac group operated in general anesthesia and increase of 26.8% in patients operated in regional anesthesia (P < 0.05) compared to control group. Statistical data evaluation of patients operated in general anesthesia compared to regional anesthesia, the overall blood loss in the rst 24 h after surgery, showed an increase of 6.4% in the diclofenac group and increase of 3.6% in placebo group. This was not statistically significant.Conclusion: Pretreatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (diclofenac) before elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty increases the perioperative blood loss signficantly. Early discontinuation of non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is advised.

Mild hypothermia increases blood loss and transfusion requirements during total hip arthroplasty

The Lancet ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 347 (8997) ◽  
pp. 289-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Schmied ◽  
A Reiter ◽  
A Kurz ◽  
D.I Sessler ◽  
S Kozek
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Mild Hypothermia ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Transfusion Requirements

Comparison of Oral and Intravenous Tranexamic Acid for Prevention of Perioperative Blood Loss in Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Alice Gortemoller ◽  
Bryan Allen ◽  
Rochelle Forsyth ◽  
Kimberly Theiss ◽  
Kristal Cunningham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Tranexamic Acid ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Perioperative Blood Loss ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
Noninferiority Margin

Background: Tranexamic acid (TA) is an antifibrinolytic agent that prevents perioperative blood loss in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This benefit has been established with the intravenous (IV) dosage form, but there is limited evidence evaluating oral TA in this setting. Objective: To compare the effect of oral versus IV TA on perioperative blood loss in those undergoing TKA or THA. Methods: In this single-centered retrospective chart review, participants at least 18 years of age who received IV or oral TA from a single surgeon who performed their THA or TKA were included. The primary outcome evaluated hemoglobin (Hgb) reduction. Power analysis determined that 165 participants were required in each group to achieve 80% power, with a noninferiority margin of 0.3 mg/dL. Results: Both study groups included 165 participants. Oral TA was noninferior to IV TA (Hgb difference = −0.12 g/dL [95% CI = −0.28 to 0.05; P = 0.0250]). A subgroup analysis of THA and TKA revealed that oral TA was noninferior to IV TA in THA (Hgb difference = 0.24 g/dL [95% CI = −0.17 to 0.5]), but oral TA failed to meet the noninferiority margin in the TKA subgroup (Hgb difference = −0.20 [95% CI = −0.38 to −0.02]). Conclusion: This study provides evidence that oral TA is a clinically effective and cost-efficient alternative to IV TA in the setting of THA and TKA.

The Use of Cryotherapy in the Early Postoperative Period after Total Hip Arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tosan Okoro ◽  
Yousef Ibrahim ◽  
Nadia Mansour ◽  
Phillip Alderman ◽  
Aled Evans
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Early Period ◽  
Postoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Postoperative Phase ◽  
Total Hip

Background. Recent evidence suggests that cryotherapy may be beneficial in reducing postoperative pain and blood loss in joint arthroplasty. The objective of this study was to review the use of cryotherapy in the early postoperative phase after total hip arthroplasty to assess the benefits in terms of pain relief and reduction in postoperative blood loss. Material and methods. A prospective cohort study of the use of a cryotherapy device (Hilotherm) was performed in patients following total hip arthroplasty. The primary outcome measures were visual analogue score (VAS) for pain (at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively), and amount of postoperative blood loss, measured by change in haemoglobin (g/L). The secondary outcome measures were length of stay (days), duration of patient controlled analgesia (PCA) administered postoperatively (hours) and amount of analgesia used (mg) in the first 48 hours. Results. 28 patients were recruited (n=13 Hilotherm; n= 15 non-Hilotherm). Hilotherm application reduced pain in the first 24 hours, non-significantly, (3.50±2.41 vs 4.90±2.95; p=0.185). This effect was not carried through at 48 hours postoperatively (5.68±1.94 vs 3.72±2.46; p=0.029). Hilotherm application significantly reduced postoperative blood loss (22.38±5.71 g/L vs 29.13±10.22 g/L; p=0.045). Hilotherm reduced length of stay by almost 1 day; however, this was not statistically significant (4.46±2.33 vs 5.20±3.55; p=0.528). There was no difference in the length of time PCA was administered (22.30±0.75 vs 22.02±3.26; p=0.763). Patients in the non-Hilotherm group required more paracetamol on average (p=0.001). Conclusions. 1. Hilotherm application does not appear to significantly reduce pain postoperatively but re­sults in less postoperative blood loss. 2. There may be a role for the continued use of cryotherapy in the early period of rehabilitation following total hip arthroplasty, as it appears to result in more rapid ambulatory rehabilitation in patients, resulting in reduced length of stay.

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