• Of the 304 patients, 146 (52.0%) received tranexamic acid and 130 (42.8%) were obese. (dovepress.com)
  • In addition, patients who received tranexamic acid had slightly less need for additional medical or surgical interventions to treat postpartum hemorrhage and a slightly lower drop in red blood cell count. (nih.gov)
  • However, the study found that patients who received tranexamic acid had less need for additional medical or surgical interventions to treat postpartum hemorrhage, compared to the placebo group (16.1% versus 18%), and a lower drop in red blood cell count after cesarean delivery (1.8 grams per deciliter versus 1.9 grams per deciliter). (nih.gov)
  • Obesity can result in increased blood loss, which is correlated with poor prognosis in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). (dovepress.com)
  • Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the optimal surgical option for severe knee osteoarthritis, and is now a well-established surgical technology. (dovepress.com)
  • Members of the PeriOpeRative Tranexamic acid in hip arthrOplasty (PORTO) Study Group are listed in the appendix. (asahq.org)
  • Blood loss during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be a concern. (journalmsr.com)
  • 13 , 14 ] Besides this, it is administered together with tranexamic acid in hip and knee arthroplasty, while it is used as an addition to irrigation liquid or via injection to portal entrances in arthroscopic surgery. (jointdrs.org)
  • Background: The good clinical-functional outcomes of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) depend on several factors, such as the surgical time and the adequate positioning of the prosthesis components. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • Most surgeons agree that tranexamic acid (TXA) is effective at reducing blood loss associated with a variety of surgical procedures, including total joint arthroplasty. (jbjs.org)
  • Johansson T, Pettersson L, Lysander B. Tranexamic acid in total hip arthroplasty saves blood and money. (ijoro.org)
  • Benoni G, Fredin H, Knebel R, Nilsson P. Blood conservation with tranexamic acid in total hip arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind study in 40 primary operations. (ijoro.org)
  • Innerhofer P, Klingler A, Klimmer C, Fries D, Nussbaumer W. Risk for postoperative infection after transfusion of white blood cell-filtered allogeneic or autologous blood components in orthopaedic patients undergoing primary arthroplasty. (ijoro.org)
  • Nishihara S, Hamada M. Does tranexamic acid alter the risk of thromboembolism after total hip arthroplasty in the absence of routine chemical thromboprophylaxis? (ijoro.org)
  • Topical tranexamic acid reduces blood loss and transfusion rates in total hip and total knee arthroplasty. (ijoro.org)
  • Yue C, Kang P, Yang P, Xie J, Pei F. Topical application of tranexamic acid in primary total hip arthroplasty: a randomized double-blind controlled trial. (ijoro.org)
  • Advancements in knee replacement surgery -for example, current surgical procedures call for the use of tranexamic acid, a medication that helps minimize blood loss 3 Shang J, Wang H, Zheng B, Rui M, Wang Y. Combined intravenous and topical tranexamic acid versus intravenous use alone in primary total knee and hip arthroplasty: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (arthritis-health.com)
  • METHODS: We used data from a previous multicenter double-blind randomized clinical trial in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty in which we compared 2 regimens for administering tranexamic acid versus placebo. (anesthesiaexperts.com)
  • Practitioners may use risk assessment tools for predicting complications, assessing surgical risks, and educating patients about receiving total hip arthroplasty . (medscape.com)
  • We first investigated the ability of intravenous tranexamic acid to reduce intraoperative blood loss in knee osteoarthritis patients undergoing unilateral TKA. (dovepress.com)
  • Some strategies to accomplish this include ensuring that anemia is treated prior to a surgical operation, using surgical techniques that limit blood loss, and returning blood lost during surgery to the patient via intraoperative blood salvage. (wikipedia.org)
  • This procedure is known as intraoperative blood salvage. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Preoperative, Intraoperative, and Postoperative strategies sections provide an overview of the commonly available blood conservation strategies in Canada. (com.mk)
  • Intraoperative total blood volume loss (TBVL) was calculated, in addition to the need for either intraoperative or postoperative transfusions. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Nonparametric analysis of covariance was used to examine effects of stemless versus SS aTSA on surgical time and intraoperative TBVL adjusted for demographic, clinical, and surgical variables.Results:There were 47 SS and 83 stemless anatomic implants included, of which 74 patients (57%) overall were women. (elsevierpure.com)
  • 0.0001).Discussion:Stemless aTSA is associated with a markedly decreased surgical time and intraoperative TBVL when compared with a SS aTSA. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Does Tranexamic acid reduce intraoperative bleeding during FESS? (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • In this meta-analysis, they sought to assess whether preoperative tranexamic acid reduces intraoperative bleeding rates and whether it is well-tolerated. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • Operative time and intraoperative blood loss were statistically lower in the treatment group than placebo group. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • This study provides level 1A evidence that tranexamic acid reduces intraoperative bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery and is well-tolerated. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • The intraoperative topical use of epinephrine irrigation solution and epinephrine solution-impregnated gauze dressings is effective and safe in reducing blood loss in DDH patients. (jointdrs.org)
  • Intraoperative administration of antifibrinolytics such as tranexamic acid (TXA), epsilonaminocaproic acid (EACA) and aprotinin are becoming more popular in spine surgery. (myorthoevidence.com)
  • random effect model: MD = 4.3, 95% CI 0.2 to 8.4), intraoperative blood loss (fixed effect model: MD = 58.6, 95% CI 40.4 to 76.8), and early pain intensity (VAS 1 day postoperatively with a fixed effect model: MD = 0.8, 95% CI 0.4 to 1.2). (biomedcentral.com)
  • SuperPATH showed better results in decreasing operation time, incision length, intraoperative blood loss, and early pain intensity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We hypothesized that tranexamic acid would reduce blood loss to a greater extent in obese patients than in those of normal weight. (dovepress.com)
  • One method for decreasing transfusions is the administration of tranexamic acid (TXA). (medscimonit.com)
  • It is recommended that facilities have a PPH algorithm, primarily focusing on prevention through use of uterotonics, but also incorporating early diagnosis of the cause of bleeding, optimization of hemostatic conditions, timely administration of tranexamic acid, and integration of point-of-care tests to support the guided substitution of coagulation factors, alongside standard laboratory tests. (karger.com)
  • Degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) patients undergoing posterior long-segment spinal fusion surgery often require perioperative blood transfusions, and previous studies have reported that increased complications and additional costs accompany these transfusions. (medscimonit.com)
  • Bleeding complications should be anticipated and blood loss reduced by interdisciplinary preventive measures and individually tailored care. (karger.com)
  • To avoid transfusion complications, blood transfusion was performed in only symptomatic patients in the postoperative period. (jointdrs.org)
  • 8 , 9 ] The protective precautions required to minimize intra- and postoperative blood loss and to prevent transfusion and complications have been discussed in the literature. (jointdrs.org)
  • Monitoring of complications after endoscopic skull base surgery is necessary in order to standardize protocols of management and improve our surgical techniques. (neurosurgery.directory)
  • Compared to TURP, HoLEP offers several advantages, including reduced in blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and a lower risk of complications. (ekjcg.org)
  • Various complications can arise during trans-urethral prostate surgery, including the risk of surgical site bleeding. (ekjcg.org)
  • The guideline authors also looked at factors that contribute to complications associated with hip replacement surgery, such as infection, blood clots, dislocation, pain, and the need for reoperation. (medscape.com)
  • Dr Polkowski and colleagues found limited-strength evidence suggesting that tobacco use and obesity are associated with increased risk for surgical complications. (medscape.com)
  • Patient Blood Management is an approach that can be implemented in hospital settings for taking care of people who require blood transfusions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patient blood management (PBM) is a multidisciplinary and patient-centered treatment approach, comprising the detection and treatment of anemia, the minimization of blood loss, and the rational use of allogeneic transfusions. (karger.com)
  • 7 ] In pediatric patients, significant amounts of blood loss and blood transfusions are associated with prolonged length of hospital stay (LOS), increased transfusion reactions, and high infection risk. (jointdrs.org)
  • Mean differences (MDs) of blood loss and blood transfusions in TXA-treated group compared to control and/or placebo group were extracted and combined using random-effect meta-analysis model. (amegroups.org)
  • Symptomatic anemia from blood loss can be remedied with blood transfusions once bleeding is stopped. (medscape.com)
  • The investigators found patients in the N-acetylcysteine group had a 261-mL greater mean 24-hour chest-tube blood loss and received 1.6 units more of red blood cell transfusions than the placebo group. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers assigned 11,000 patients to receive either intravenous tranexamic acid or placebo after umbilical cord clamping at the time of cesarean delivery. (nih.gov)
  • Accordingly, patients should be screened for anemia at least 30 days prior to an elective surgical procedure. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since the patient's blood is now diluted, blood lost during the surgical procedure, i.e. by hemorrhage, contains smaller amounts of red blood cells. (wikipedia.org)
  • as well as efficiency of the already existing blood supply of the patient undergoing a surgical procedure. (com.mk)
  • The program will allow healthcare professionals to effectively plan blood conversations strategies relative to a surgical procedure. (com.mk)
  • Liver transplantation is a major surgical procedure and is associated with significant loss of blood. (cochrane.org)
  • The present study aims to evaluate whether the preservation of retropatellar fat pad during the surgical act influences the rotational alignment of the tibial component and the surgical time of the procedure. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • If conservative management fails and the patient's quality of life decreases, then the surgical procedure is performed. (lynchburg.edu)
  • There was no significant difference between the groups for the secondary outcome of estimated blood loss of more than 1 liter during the procedure: 7.3% in the tranexamic acid group, 8% in the placebo group. (nih.gov)
  • Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is indeed a safe and effective surgical procedure for BPH patients with LUTS. (ekjcg.org)
  • Trans-urethral enucleation with bipolar (TUEB) using the the trans-urethral resection in saline (TURis) bipolar system (Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) is also a procedure that has been developed as an alternative to HoLEP for the surgical treatment of BPH. (ekjcg.org)
  • Background: Antifibrinolytics such as tranexamic acid and epsilon-aminocaproic acid are effective at reducing blood loss and transfusion in pediatric patients having craniofacial surgery. (northwestern.edu)
  • Aims: To query the Pediatric Craniofacial Collaborative Group database to provide an updated antifibrinolytic safety profile in children given that antifibrinolytics have become recommended standard of care in this surgical population. (northwestern.edu)
  • Conclusions: This multicenter international experience of pediatric craniofacial surgery reports no increase in seizures or thromboembolic events in those that received antifibrinolytics (tranexamic acid and epsilon-aminocaproic acid) versus those that did not. (northwestern.edu)
  • Antifibrinolytics have an important role in blood conservation techniques in surgeries where major blood loss is expected. (openanesthesia.org)
  • This allows antifibrinolytics to play a major role in reducing perioperative bleeding and allogeneic blood product transfusion. (openanesthesia.org)
  • Aprotinin, tranexamic acid, recombinant factor VIIa, low central venous pressure, and thromboelastography may lower blood loss and transfusion requirements. (cochrane.org)
  • Aprotinin, recombinant factor VIIa, and thromboelastography groups may potentially reduce blood loss and transfusion requirements. (cochrane.org)
  • Many randomized controlled trials (RCT) and meta-analyses support the efficacy of these agents in reducing blood loss and transfusion. (openanesthesia.org)
  • Tranexamic acid can reduce occult blood loss and tourniquet time in obese patients to a greater extent than in patients of normal weight. (dovepress.com)
  • A thigh tourniquet has been used for a TKA for many decades, and it has been reported to improve visualization in the surgical field and decrease postoperative blood loss. (lynchburg.edu)
  • Systematic review articles have found that tourniquet use in TKA has caused increased postoperative pain and blood loss. (lynchburg.edu)
  • This review article aims to compare the blood loss and postoperative pain with and without a tourniquet for a TKA. (lynchburg.edu)
  • Antifibrinolytic agents reduce blood loss and transfusion requirements in spine surgery. (myorthoevidence.com)
  • 9 randomized controlled studies, with a total of 664 patients, were included in this meta-analysis to compare antifibrinolytic agents such as tranexamic acid (TXA) and epsilonaminocaproic acid (EACA), to a placebo in regards to blood loss, transfusion requirements and deep vein thrombosis incidence in patients who underwent spine surgery. (myorthoevidence.com)
  • therefore, this study was conducted to determine the effects of antifibrinolytic agents on reducing perioperative blood loss in spine surgery. (myorthoevidence.com)
  • What are the effects of antifibrinolytic agents such as tranexamic acid (TXA) and epsilonaminocaproic acic (EACA) on perioperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing spine surgery? (myorthoevidence.com)
  • Yes: efficacy of antifibrinolytic therapy in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage in terms of transfusion requirements, surgical intervention, side effects and death. (bestbets.org)
  • Tranexamic acid is a synthetic lysine-analogue antifibrinolytic that competitively inhibits the activation of plasminogen to plasmin, it is a well-documented blood sparing agent. (amegroups.org)
  • Antifibrinolytic agents are commonly used as part of a comprehensive blood management strategy to reduce bleeding, allogeneic blood administration, and transfusion-related adverse events. (openanesthesia.org)
  • 2008). Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a recommended treatment for women with severe PPH as it significantly reduces blood loss, need for surgical intervention and maternal mortality from hemorrhage ( Abdul-Kadir et al. (confex.com)
  • Efficacy of tranexamic acid on operative bleeding in endoscopic sinus surgery: A meta‐analysis and systematic review. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • The efficacy and safety of topical tranexamic acid: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (ijoro.org)
  • Thipparampall AK, Gurajala I, Gopinath R. The effect of different dose regimens of tranexamic acid in reducing blood loss during hip surgery. (ijoro.org)
  • However, most previous studies focused on the effect of tranexamic acid in the whole population, neglecting patients with specific health conditions, such as obesity. (dovepress.com)
  • A total of 304 patients with knee osteoarthritis treated with TKA from October 2013 to March 2015 were separated into tranexamic, non-tranexamic, obese, and non-obese groups. (dovepress.com)
  • Second, we performed subgroup analysis to compare the effects of tranexamic acid between obese and non-obese patients separately. (dovepress.com)
  • Therefore, obese knee osteoarthritis patients undergoing TKA can benefit more from tranexamic acid. (dovepress.com)
  • 4 Obesity aggravates this situation and can give rise to greater blood loss, which is correlated with a poor prognosis in surgical patients. (dovepress.com)
  • 5 - 7 Therefore, the importance of blood conservation in obese patients with TKA surgery should not be underestimated. (dovepress.com)
  • Patient Blood Management (PBM) is a set of medical practices designed to optimise the care of patients who might need a blood transfusion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Tranexamic acid reduces surgical blood loss and reduces deaths from bleeding in trauma patients. (researchsquare.com)
  • We evaluated the impact of tranexamic acid treatment thresholds in trauma patients. (researchsquare.com)
  • Tranexamic acid was administered to 9,915 (9%) patients. (researchsquare.com)
  • Pre-hospital tranexamic acid treatment of trauma patients with a BATT score of 2 or more would avoid 210 bleeding deaths by treating 61,598 patients instead of avoiding 55 deaths by treating 9,915 as currently. (researchsquare.com)
  • But not all patients appreciate blood from donors or other blood products due to personal concerns about the presence of diseases and pathogens in the donor's blood. (com.mk)
  • Various methods have been used to decrease blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing liver transplantation, with a view to improve the results of liver transplantation. (cochrane.org)
  • We performed a detailed review of the medical literature (available until September 2011) to determine the benefits and harms of different methods of decreasing blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing liver transplantation. (cochrane.org)
  • We are unable to advocate or refute any method of decreasing blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients undergoing liver transplantation. (cochrane.org)
  • Patients on ≥ 1 chronic antihypertensive medication are also randomized to either of the two blood pressure management strategies, which differ in the management of patient antihypertensive medications on the morning of surgery and on the first 2 days after surgery, and in the target mean arterial pressure during surgery. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We retrospectively evaluated the impact of applying the TQ on total blood loss following TKA in 276 patients. (journalmsr.com)
  • Does epinephrine use reduce perioperative blood loss during pelvic and femoral osteotomy with open reduction of the patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip? (jointdrs.org)
  • In this study, we aimed to investigate whether the use of epinephrine solution-impregnated gauzes and irrigation fluid with epinephrine could reduce perioperative blood loss during the combined surgical treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) patients. (jointdrs.org)
  • The patients were divided into two groups as those who used topical epinephrine in the surgical sites during combined surgical treatment (n=34) and those who did not (n=34). (jointdrs.org)
  • however, in patients with advanced osteoarthrosis, such maintenance increases the surgical time. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • In addition, surgical and medical patients and pre-deliric scores were negatively associated with high cbl (P = 0.006, 0.003, and 0.031, respectively). (deliriumnetwork.org)
  • Tranexamic acid appears no more effective than placebo in reducing the need for blood transfusion or preventing maternal death in patients with increased risk for excessive bleeding because of cesarean delivery, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. (nih.gov)
  • These events occurred in 201 patients (3.6%) in the tranexamic acid group and 233 (4.3%) in the placebo group, a difference that was not statistically significant. (nih.gov)
  • Patients presenting to the Accident and Emergency Department with upper gastronintestinal blood loss as identified by visualisation of haematemesis or malaena, or on lavage. (bestbets.org)
  • It indicates that there may be a reduction in the amount of surgery required for patients in the tranexamic acid group. (bestbets.org)
  • Patients treated with TXA had a significantly lower blood loss and lower rates of allogeneic blood transfusion than the control group. (amegroups.org)
  • Provide training to medical staff on the surgical ward regarding the use of opiates in the context of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and/or renal impairment. (hdc.org.nz)
  • Wijeysundera et al sought to determine whether N-acetylcysteine is associated with increased blood loss and blood product transfusion in 89 patients with preexisting moderate renal insufficiency undergoing cardiac surgery. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] In addition, there was a significantly higher risk of receiving 5 or more units of red blood cells within 24 hours of surgery in the patients receiving N-acetylcysteine compared with the placebo group ( P = 0.005). (medscape.com)
  • It has the potential to decrease operative time and blood loss intraoperatively, increasing the satisfaction of surgeons. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • Orthopaedic surgeons have always been interested in limiting blood loss when it comes to major procedures. (jbjs.org)
  • Tranexamic acid is a drug which prevents fibrinolysis and stabilises blood clots. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • Tranexamic acid slows the natural breakdown of blood clots and was considered promising for reducing the risk of excessive bleeding after giving birth-known as postpartum hemorrhage-after cesarean delivery. (nih.gov)
  • Previously, researchers have theorized that since tranexamic acid prevents the breakdown of blood clots, the drug might slow blood loss and reduce the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. (nih.gov)
  • This is a prescription medication that helps reduce menstrual blood loss. (tempdrop.com)
  • Tranexamic acid is a prescription medicine that treats heavy menstrual bleeding. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Every woman is different, which means the amount of blood lost during a menstrual period differs from person to person. (create-health.com.au)
  • Some bleeding disorders - such as von Willebrand's disease, a condition in which an important blood-clotting factor is deficient or impaired - can cause abnormal menstrual bleeding. (create-health.com.au)
  • There are medical definitions of heavy menstrual bleeding, but the only practical definition is when there is excessive menstrual blood loss that interferes with the physical, emotional, social and material quality of life. (drlaura.co.nz)
  • Women with certain medical blood conditions, or medicines ("blood thinners") that stop blood from clotting, can cause heavy menstrual bleeding. (drlaura.co.nz)
  • however, there is no "gold standard" for accurately measuring the volume of perioperative blood loss, and this makes it difficult to assess the efficacy of these interventions. (anesthesiaexperts.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Formulas that take into account both anthropometric and laboratory parameters are useful for evaluating the efficacy of interventions aiming to decrease blood loss but do not ensure that the values obtained are sufficiently accurate for absolute measuring. (anesthesiaexperts.com)
  • Available interventions to control vaginal bleeding include vaginal packing, radiation therapy, embolization of the uterine arteries, surgical resection, and arterial ligation. (medscape.com)
  • One dosage of topical tranexamic acid may be given to an older patient undergoing bipolar hemiarthroplasty for a fractured femoral neck in order to minimize post-operative blood loss. (ijoro.org)
  • Tranexamic acid administration is associated with an increased risk of posttraumatic venous thromboembolism. (ijoro.org)
  • Patient blood management is about enhancing a patient's own blood health by managing anemia, optimizing coagulation, and using blood conservation strategies. (wikipedia.org)
  • This website was initially belonged to a medical group of physicians and nurses who were committed to the education and research of blood conservation through a body called Physician and Nurses for Blood Conservation , hence PNBC . (com.mk)
  • you should ensure you have a basic understanding of the different strategies of blood conservation that exist on the Canadian market. (com.mk)
  • Remember the goal of a Blood Conservation program is to provide optimal patient outcomes with the lowest exposure to unnecessary risks. (com.mk)
  • Surgical time was shorter in the experimental group, varying in this group according to the degree of osteoarthrosis. (journaltocs.ac.uk)
  • Age, sex, weight, and surgical duration were similar between the two groups (p>0.05). (jointdrs.org)
  • In cases where medication is ineffective, you should consult your physician about surgical options. (tempdrop.com)
  • Fibroids may be removed surgically or reduced in size with medication or by blocking off the blood vessels which supply it. (drlaura.co.nz)
  • On the form, Mr A stated that he was on medication for high blood pressure, did not have diabetes or kidney disease, and that his weight was 122kg. (hdc.org.nz)
  • Demographics, surgical time, pre- and post-operative hemoglobin levels, number of blood units transfused, and rate of venous thromboembolism (VTE) were compared between the groups. (journalmsr.com)
  • To evaluate the efficacy of peri-urethral thrombin instillation at the surgical site after trans-urethral prostate surgery in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), with the objective of reducing post-operative hematuria and preserving voiding function. (ekjcg.org)
  • The results showed no significant difference in total blood loss, need for blood transfusion, or VTE rate postoperatively when using a TQ. (journalmsr.com)
  • Our findings differ from those of previous trials, which were smaller and therefore did not have the statistical power to detect a difference in the need for blood transfusion between groups," said study author Monica Longo, M.D., of the NICHD Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch. (nih.gov)
  • When all of these therapies are combined, blood loss is greatly reduced which correspondingly reduces or averts the potential for allogeneic blood transfusion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anthropometric measurements (height and weight) and biochemical estimation (hemoglobin level in blood) were done to evaluate nutritional status. (who.int)
  • People who are in good health and not anemic may sometimes donate their own blood prior to the surgery (autologous blood donation), which helps to conserve donor units and reduces some of the risks of exposure to allogeneic blood (though autologous donation carries risks of its own). (wikipedia.org)
  • r\nConclusion: The use of surgical washers in combination with olive K-wires offers a significant advantage to increase stability and to decrease surface pressure. (aott.org.tr)
  • and lowering the pressure in the veins with an aim to decrease the blood loss from veins. (cochrane.org)
  • In addition, the quality of the surgical field and surgeon satisfaction were statistically higher in the treatment group than the placebo group. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • Dr C instructed that Ms A was to be given blood, at which point he was advised of her treatment refusal. (hdc.org.nz)
  • PBM includes techniques that may help ensure each person receiving a blood transfusion receives optimal treatment for their condition and also ensures that the blood supply (bank of donated blood) is maintained to ensure that all people who require blood components in the hospital have them available at the time that they would benefit from them. (wikipedia.org)
  • Precise indications for surgical treatment of Scheuermann kyphosis remain to be defined but should be based on evaluation of global sagittal alignment and the use of standard indications for spine deformity. (medscape.com)
  • Contraindications for surgical treatment of kyphosis include a clinically significant cardiopulmonary risk and medical unfitness for surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Validation of the BATT score for prehospital risk stratification of traumatic haemorrhagic death: Usefulness for tranexamic acid treatment criteria. (researchsquare.com)
  • A score of 2 or more would be an appropriate threshold for pre-hospital tranexamic acid treatment. (researchsquare.com)
  • Surgical treatment. (aott.org.tr)
  • Objectives: This study was designed to determine surgical indications in tibial plateau fractures and to evaluate the effect of surgical treatment on the outcome. (aott.org.tr)
  • range 18 to 75 years) underwent surgical treatment for 41 tibial plateau fractures. (aott.org.tr)
  • Outcome adjudicators are blinded to the blood pressure treatment allocation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Combined surgical procedures involving pelvic and femoral osteotomy with open reduction are the major surgeries and needed for concentric reduction of the hip joint in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) after walking age. (jointdrs.org)
  • In cases of BPH, surgical treatment is considered in various situations, including when medical treatment is ineffective, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur, or urinary obstruction is present. (ekjcg.org)
  • To draw up the guidelines, the group searched four databases for articles about the surgical treatment of hip osteoarthritis in adults, published between January 1990 and April 2016. (medscape.com)
  • Excessive blood loss and increased blood transfusion requirements may have significant impact on the short-term and long-term outcomes after liver transplantation. (cochrane.org)
  • Surgical options include resecting sub-mucus fibroids hysteroscopically, endometrial ablation and hysterectomy. (edu.au)
  • There is a wide range of surgical therapies ranging from endometrial ablation, uterine artery embolization, myomectomy, or even hysterectomy. (tempdrop.com)
  • He had comorbidities including obesity and high blood pressure. (hdc.org.nz)
  • Another technique, acute normovolemic hemodilution, involves the collection of a selected calculated volume of the patient's own blood in collection bags prior to the start of surgery with the simultaneous replacement of an equal volume of non-blood fluid. (wikipedia.org)
  • The collected blood product, which contains red blood cells, platelets and coagulation factors, is reinfused at the end of the surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • As for unwanted effects of the tranexamic acid, there were no significant differences in the hemodynamic and coagulation profiles of the two groups and, encouragingly, tranexamic acid had no significant effect on emetic or thrombotic events compared to placebo. (entandaudiologynews.com)
  • For example, electrocautery, which is a technique utilized for surgical dissection, removal of soft tissue and sealing blood vessels, can be applied to a variety of procedures. (wikipedia.org)
  • It causes vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels when used topically and it is used to control capillary bleeding. (jointdrs.org)
  • The uterus can have abnormalities in the muscle of the uterus wall that prevents the uterus from squeezing and contracting well and hence allow blood vessels to continue to bleed. (drlaura.co.nz)
  • This biomechanical study was designed to determine the effect of surgical washers used with olive wires on surface kinetics of the cortical bone. (aott.org.tr)
  • Epinephrine is commonly used to reduce blood loss in plastic and reconstructive operations, as well as nasal surgeries. (jointdrs.org)
  • Trasylol slows or prevents bleeding and helps reduce blood loss. (tenlaw.com)