Routine Postoperative Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Tests Are Unnecessary Following Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute blood loss and transfusion are recognized risks factors of total hip (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to investigate the clinical value of immediate postoperative hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H) tests following primary elective THA and TKA.

Methods

This retrospective observational study was undertaken at a single academic hospital. Medical records were reviewed for a consecutive series of patients undergoing primary elective THA and TKA over a 12-month period. Patient demographic data; the use of preoperative anticoagulants; preoperative and postoperative blood test results; and the incidence of postoperative allogenic blood transfusion (ABT) were collected. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of postoperative ABT prescribe

SUBMITTER: Howgate DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827069 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature