Prolonged operative time increases risk of blood loss and transfusion requirements in revision hip surgery.

Jonathan R ManaraHarvey SandhuMichael WeeAdekoyejo OdutolaThomas William WainwrightCharles KnowlesRobert Middleton

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2020)

We conclude that measures to minimize the duration of surgery would be beneficial in reducing blood loss and the risks of requiring blood transfusions in revision hip surgery.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
total hip arthroplasty
total knee arthroplasty
surgical site infection
cardiac surgery
coronary artery disease
percutaneous coronary intervention
risk assessment
human health
acute coronary syndrome
acute kidney injury