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From: Radiofrequency bipolar hemostatic sealer reduces blood loss, transfusion requirements, and cost for patients undergoing multilevel spinal fusion surgery: a case control study

Figure 2

Blood utilization (from admission to discharge) compared in the radiofrequency bipolar hemostatic sealer (RBHS) and control groups. Compared to the control group, the RBHS group used 51% fewer units of red blood cells (P = 0.01) and 56% fewer units of fresh frozen plasma (P = 0.03). The RBHS group also used fewer platelets (PLTS), but the difference from control did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.07).

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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X