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Intraoperative use of autologous platelet‐rich and platelet‐poor plasma for orthopedic surgery patients
Author(s) -
Floryan Kathleen M.,
Berghoff William J.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61320-3
Subject(s) - medicine , platelet rich plasma , orthopedic surgery , perioperative , platelet , surgery , total knee arthroplasty , arthroplasty , narcotic , anesthesia
• AS USE OF AUTOLOGOUS platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) and platelet‐poor plasma (PPP) increases for intraoperative care of a variety of patients, it is important for perioperative nurses to recognize their benefits. • AUTOLOGOUS PRP may decrease postoperative drainage, reduce narcotic requirements, and facilitate and early return to mobility. • POSTOPERATIVELY, PATIENTS should experience fewer complications, recover more rapidly, and have a reduced hospital stay. • THIS ARTICLE defines autologous PRP and PPP, describes processing and application of PRP and PPP, and reports clinical outcomes of the use of platelet concentrate for a group of patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty. AORN J 80 (October 2004) 668–674.