Factors Predicting Blood Loss and Transfusion in Patients Underwent Posterior Lumbar Spinal Decompression, Fusion and Instrumentation in Somdejprasangkharach XVII Hospital

Authors

  • Yuttana Dangtip, M.D. Division of Orthopedics, Somdejprasangkaraj 17th Hospital, Suphan Buri

Keywords:

operative blood loss, blood loss, lumbar spinal surgery, operative time

Abstract

            Objective:  To study the predictive factors and power of prediction of blood loss and transfusion in patients underwent posterior lumbar spinal decompression, fusion and instrumentation.

            Method:  This is a retrospective study. Data were collected from medical records of 61 patients underwent lumbar spinal surgery in Somdejprasangkharach XVII Hospital from January 2014 to December 2016. The data collected included gender, age, body mass index (BMI), duration of operation, numbers of spinal level decompression and fusion, intraoperative blood loss, and the amount of blood transfusion. Data analysis was performed by using descriptive statistics. Multiple regression analysis was performed to identify the predictors of blood loss and transfusion.

            Result:  Of total 61 patients 72.1% were female, and age ranged 27-78 years (X = 59.51±9.22). The average BMI was 26.26 ± 4.41 kg/m2 and the average operative time minutes were 274.91± 45.39. 88.5% of cases were operated more than 2 level decompressions or fusions. The average estimated blood loss was 1911.47 ± 911.24 ml, and average amount of blood transfused was 705.18± 458.58 ml. 90.2% of the patients received blood transfusions. The factors related to intraoperative blood loss and transfusion need were duration of surgery and numbers of spinal level decompressed and fused to be mutually capable of predicting 58.6 % (R2 = .586, p < .0001), and 43.4% (R2 = .434,p < .0001) of blood loss and transfusion need, respectively.

            Conclusion: Operating time and more than 2 levels decompressed or fused were significant the factors predicting blood loss and need of blood tranfusion in patients underwent posterior lumbar spinal decompression, fusion and instrumentation. To reduce the couse of blood preparation, we conclude to prepare FFP 1 unit/PRC 2 units for 2-3 levels of spinal fusion, FFP 2 units/PRC 4 units for >3 levels of spinal fusion, but no need to prepare FFP for 1 level of fusion.

Author Biography

Yuttana Dangtip, M.D., Division of Orthopedics, Somdejprasangkaraj 17th Hospital, Suphan Buri

Thai Board of Orthopedics

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2019-01-28

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Dangtip Y. Factors Predicting Blood Loss and Transfusion in Patients Underwent Posterior Lumbar Spinal Decompression, Fusion and Instrumentation in Somdejprasangkharach XVII Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2019 Jan. 28 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];37(4):328-35. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/168386

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