Use of a fibrin sealant within a blood-saving protocol in patients undergoing revision hip arthroplasty: effects on post-operative blood transfusion and healthcare-related cost analysis

ConclusionEVICEL ® may be effective in reducing red blood cells and plasma transfusion as well as hospital stay. The inclusion of EVICEL® in a blood-saving protocol seems to produce clinical efficacy and cost savings.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research