Perioperative Blood Management Programme in Jehovah’s Witnesses Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty

Perioperative Blood Management Programme in Jehovah’s Witnesses Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty

Total hip arthroplasties aim to improve quality of life and reduce pain in patients suffering from late-stage hip osteoarthritis. On the other hand, it may represent a risky surgical procedure in people who refuse blood products because of religious beliefs, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW). Preoper...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Solarino, Giovanni Vicenti, Davide Bizzoca, Domenico Zaccari, Walter Ginestra, Davide Ferorelli, Matteo D’aprile, Biagio Moretti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Prosthesis
Subjects:
Jehovah’s witnesses
patient blood management
total hip arthroplasty
no blood transfusion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1592/5/4/70

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