Evaluation of Tranexemic Acid Effect on Blood Loss and Transfusion in Femoral Shaft Surgery

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1 Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background: In major operations, like femoral bone surgery due to extension of surgical field, we may have severe bleeding and massive transfusion. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of tranexemic acid on reduction of bleeding and transfusion in femoral shaft surgery.. Methods: After obtaining consent, 80 candidates of femoral shaft surgery aged 18-64 years, in score 1 and 2 of The American Society of Anesthesiologists scale (ASA) were entered a double blind prospective clinical trial. Patients randomly divided into 2 groups of receiving 15 mg/kg tranexemic acid in 5 ml solution and receiving 5 ml normal salin as placebo. All patients received standard monitoring and spinal anesthesia was done by injecting bupivacaine. The amount of bleeding was measured and recorded. Findings: There was no significant difference between the two groups in age and sex. Mean blood loss and transfusion requirement in tranexemic acid group was significantly less than the placebo group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in nausea, vomiting and vertigo. Conclusion: Our results indicated that 15 mg/kg intravenous tranexemic acid (one hour before the operation) was significantly effective in decreasing blood loss and transfusion requirement. Keywords: Tranexemicacid, Blood loss, Transfusion.

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History

  • Receive Date: 17 February 2012
  • Revise Date: 25 May 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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