Abstract
Unnecessary preoperative cross-matching of blood wastes time and money and may increase morbidity and mortality by delaying a necessary operation. One hundred and ninetythree consecutive patients who underwent semi-urgent operative treatment for fractures of the neck of the femur at a large district general hospital were evaluated. Of the patients with haemoglobin values of 11g/dl or more, only 12 per cent required transfusion for the operation. None of the patients with fractures treated by 'pinning' required a transfusion. It is our opinion that patients with normal preoperative haemoglobin levels can undergo operative treatment for fractures of the neck of femur after typing but without the necessity of cross-matching blood.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 265-266 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Injury |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine