The use of clamped drainage to reduce blood loss in total hip arthroplasty

Conclusions: The present study showed a statistically significant reduction in postoperative drainage amount between clamped and unclamped drainage groups, but this difference was not large enough to warrant increased blood transfusion requirements in patients with unclamped drainage. Further studies are essential to define the critical period of clamping that is compatible with the dual objectives of reduced blood loss and lack of wound complications from hematoma.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research