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Table 3 Primary outcomes regarding transfusion

From: Combined use of intravenous and topical tranexamic acid in patients aged over 70 years old undergoing total hip arthroplasty

Variable

Combined group

(N = 60)

Single IV group

(N = 60)

Topical group

(N = 60)

p

No. (%) of patients given transfusion

1 (1.67%)

6 (10%)

8 (13.33%)

< 0.05

No. of units transfused

3

15.0

20

< 0.05

Amount of transfusion (mL)

600

3000

8000

< 0.05

  1. The values are given as the mean and standard deviation. p values indicate a significant difference among groups