Use of tranexamic acid in primary total knee replacement: effects on perioperative blood loss

Background and objectives: The use of tranexamic acid in primary total knee replacement surgeries has been the subject of constant study. The strategies to reduce bleeding are aimed at reducing the need for blood transfusion due to the risks involved. In this study we evaluated the use of tranexamic...

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Main Authors: Daniel Volquind, Remi Antônio Zardo, Bruno Costamilan Winkler, Bruno Bertagnolli Londero, Natália Zanelatto, Gisele Perondi Leichtweis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-05-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001415000482