Perioperative Management for Orthopaedic Patients with Sickle Cell Anaemia

Autor: German A Marulanda, Caterina P Minniti, Slif D Ulrich, Thorsten M Seyler, Michael A Mont
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2009
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Zdroj: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vol 17 (2009)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2309-4990
23094990
DOI: 10.1177/230949900901700321
Popis: Purpose. To compare outcomes of 2 types of perioperative optimisation for patients with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) undergoing various orthopaedic surgeries. Methods. 12 female and 11 male patients aged 13 to 40 (mean, 18) years with SCA underwent 31 separate orthopaedic procedures for osteonecrosis of the femoral head. They were referred to a haematologist for 2 types of perioperative optimisation, based on the choice of the attending paediatrician. In the aggressive management group, patients received packed red blood cells preoperatively to increase the haemoglobin level to 9 to 11 g/dl and to lower the haemoglobin S level to 400 ml. Three patients in the conservative management group received multiple intra- and post-operative transfusions and supplemental oxygen. Conclusion. Both aggressive and conservative protocols may be safely used in SCA patients. The more aggressive protocol resulted in lower rates for postoperative complications, transfusions, and resorting to supplemental oxygen.
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