Risk factors for blood transfusion and postoperative anaemia following total knee arthroplasty.
David A KolinPeter K SculcoAlejandro Gonzalez Della ValleJose A RodriguezMichael P AstBrian P ChalmersPublished in: The bone & joint journal (2023)
In this study, we found that increased tranexamic acid dosing, decreased operating time, and decreased drain use may reduce transfusions following TKA. We also established a single preoperative haemoglobin cutoff of 13 g/dl that could help minimize transfusions and reduce postoperative complete blood counts.