Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6209383 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In a consecutive series of 536 unilateral primary total hip arthroplasties (THAs) and 598 unilateral primary total knee arthroplasties (TKAs), the use of a post-operative drain was associated with $538 additional cost per THA, and $455 for TKA. The use of a drain increased hospital length of stay (LOS) for THA, but not for TKA. In both groups, the use of a drain increased estimated blood loss (EBL) and increased the amount of allogeneic blood transfused. Over the 10-week period, drain use was associated with a total cost of $432,972 for our institution. Data from this study would favor a selective approach to the use of drains in primary joint arthroplasties.
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Authors
Benjamin T. MD, MS, Peter K. MD, Alexander S. MD, MBA, Alexander B. MD, Brian P. MD, David J. MD,