Value in Scoliosis Surgery: Coordinated Surgical and Anesthetic Techniques Avoid Blood Transfusion without Fibrinolytic Medications or Red Blood Cell Salvage.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Objective: The aim of this study was to document the impact of coordinated surgical and anesthetic techniques on estimated blood loss (EBL) and subsequent need for transfusion.

Summary Of Background Data: Scoliosis surgery is typically associated with large quantities of blood loss, and consequently blood transfusion may be necessary.