Orthopedic Surgery (Pediatrics)
Management and Optimization of Hemostasis
Antifibrinolytic Agents
A systematic review of the use of antifibrinolytic agents in pediatric surgery and implications for craniofacial use. (opens new window)
Source: Pediatr Surg Int 2012;28(11):1059-69.
Indexed: PubMed 22940882
DOI: 10.1007/s00383-012-3167-6
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22940882 (opens new window)
A Jehovah's Witness child with hemophilia B and factor IX inhibitors undergoing scoliosis surgery. [Chirurgie de la scoliose chez un enfant Témoin de Jéhovah souffrant d’hémophilie B et présentant des inhibiteurs du facteur IX.] [English, French abstract] (opens new window)
Source: Can J Anaesth 2008;55(1):47-51.
Indexed: PubMed 18166748
DOI: 10.1007/BF03017597
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18166748 (opens new window)
Efficacy and safety of prophylactic large dose of tranexamic acid in spine surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. (opens new window)
Source: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2008;33(24):2577-80.
Indexed: PubMed 19011538
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318188b9c5
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19011538 (opens new window)
The efficacy of antifibrinolytic drugs in children undergoing noncardiac surgery: a systematic review of the literature. (opens new window)
Source: Anesth Analg 2014;118(3):628-36.
Indexed: PubMed 24557107
DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000000080
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24557107 (opens new window)
The effect of Amicar on perioperative blood loss in idiopathic scoliosis: the results of a prospective, randomized double-blind study. (opens new window)
Source: Spine 2004;29(3):233-8.
Indexed: PubMed 14752343
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14752343 (opens new window)
Tranexamic acid is efficacious at decreasing the rate of blood loss in adolescent scoliosis surgery: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. (opens new window)
Source: J Bone Joint Surg Am 2018;100(23):2024-32.
Indexed: PubMed 30516625
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.18.00314
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30516625 (opens new window)
Antifibrinolytic agents reduce blood loss during pediatric vertebral column resection procedures. (opens new window)
Source: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2012;37(23):E1459-63.
Indexed: PubMed 22872217
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31826c9fe4
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22872217 (opens new window)
The effect of aprotinin, tranexamic acid, and aminocaproic acid on blood loss and use of blood products in major pediatric surgery: a meta-analysis. (opens new window)
Source: Pediatr Crit Care Med 2009;10(2):182-90.
Indexed: PubMed 19188875
DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0b013e3181956d61
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19188875 (opens new window)
The role of Amicar in same-day anterior and posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis. (opens new window)
Source: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2008;33(20):2237-42.
Indexed: PubMed 18794767
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e31817bd889
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18794767 (opens new window)
Does the intraoperative tranexamic acid decrease operative blood loss during posterior spinal fusion for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? (opens new window)
Source: Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2012;37(21):E1336-42.
Indexed: PubMed 22772572
DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0b013e318266b6e5
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22772572 (opens new window)
Recombinant Activated Factor VII (rFVIIa)
A Jehovah's Witness child with hemophilia B and factor IX inhibitors undergoing scoliosis surgery. [Chirurgie de la scoliose chez un enfant Témoin de Jéhovah souffrant d’hémophilie B et présentant des inhibiteurs du facteur IX.] [English, French abstract] (opens new window)
Source: Can J Anaesth 2008;55(1):47-51.
Indexed: PubMed 18166748
DOI: 10.1007/BF03017597
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18166748 (opens new window)
Coagulation Factor Concentrates
Higher fibrinogen concentrations for reduction of transfusion requirements during major paediatric surgery: a prospective randomised controlled trial. (opens new window)
Source: Br J Anaesth 2015;115(2):234-43.
Indexed: PubMed 25982134
DOI: 10.1093/bja/aev136
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25982134 (opens new window)
Viscoelastic Tests to Identify Surgical or Coagulopathic Bleeding
Higher fibrinogen concentrations for reduction of transfusion requirements during major paediatric surgery: a prospective randomised controlled trial. (opens new window)
Source: Br J Anaesth 2015;115(2):234-43.
Indexed: PubMed 25982134
DOI: 10.1093/bja/aev136
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25982134 (opens new window)