Publications by authors named "Levonti L Ohanisian"
J Arthroplasty
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Blood transfusion rates in total hip arthroplasty (THA) typically range from 3% to 22%, but this study focuses on conducting THA without blood transfusions for Jehovah's Witness patients who have specific beliefs regarding blood use.
- The study analyzed 94 out of 110 primary THA cases between 2011 and 2022, utilizing strategies like erythropoietin, tranexamic acid (TXA), and minimizing blood loss to enhance surgical outcomes.
- Results showed that while hemoglobin levels significantly dropped post-surgery, no patient required a transfusion, indicating that THA can be safely performed on Jehovah's Witness patients using a combination of blood conservation techniques.
