Blood and fluid management during scoliosis surgery: a single-center retrospective analysis

ConclusionThe application of a protocol for blood and fluid management, based on goal-directed fluid therapy, cell salvage and tranexamic acid, was associated with less crystalloid fluid administration, less perioperative RBC transfusions and significantly better diuresis than patients in the no-protocol group in scoliosis surgery.Registration numberClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03814239.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research