Open AccessThe use of intra-operative tranexamic acid in shoulder surgery: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Alexander W. Hartland,
Kar Hao Teoh,
Mustafa S. Rashid
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of surgery protocols
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.291
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2468-3574
DOI - 10.1016/j.isjp.2020.06.003
Subject(s) - medicine , tranexamic acid , jadad scale , meta analysis , medline , cochrane library , systematic review , protocol (science) , randomized controlled trial , publication bias , placebo , psycinfo , adverse effect , surgery , physical therapy , blood loss , alternative medicine , pathology , political science , law
Blood loss is an important consideration in all types of shoulder surgery. Excessive bleeding is associated with increased morbidity. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent. It has been demonstrated to be effective in reducing blood loss across multiple surgical specialties. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to review the literature evaluating clinical outcomes associated with the use of TXA in shoulder surgery.