Abstract:Tranexamic acid (TXA) effectively reduces blood loss and transfusion risk during total joint arthroplasty. Additionally, intraoperative irrigation with various antiseptic solutions is often utilized for the management and prevention of surgical site infection. However, interactions between various antiseptic solutions and TXA have not been investigated. The purpose of this in vitro study is to evaluate the stability of TXA in the presence of common orthopedic antiseptic solutions. Five antiseptic solutions-0.1… Show more
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