Use of Subcutaneous Injection of Epinephrine and Triamcinolone with Tranexamic Acid Reduces Blood Loss, Transfusion Rates, and Length of Stay in Open Sagittal Craniosynostosis Repair
Abstract:Objective: In 2017, we adopted the use of triamcinolone/ epinephrine (TAC/Epi) scalp injection and later added tranexamic acid (TXA) in open sagittal synostosis surgery. We believe that this reduced blood loss and transfusion rates. Methods: A total of 107 consecutive patients operated for sagittal synostosis aged <4 months from 2007 to 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. We collected demographics [age, sex, weight at surgery, and length of stay (LOS)], intraoperative information [estimated blood loss (EBL)],… Show more
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