Table 1.

Demographics values. Values are expressed as mean ±SD unless stated otherwise (TXA tranexamic acid)

Characteristics	Control (n=18)	TXA (n=22)	P value
Weight (kg)	50.6±20.2	41.8±16.7	0.15
Cobb angle (degrees)	59±16.6	68±21.6	0.15
Scoliosis form (1:2)	8:10	7:15	0.62
Median levels fused (range)	15 (7–18)	14 (8–17)	0.96
Intra-operative blood loss (ml)	2703±1292	2453±1526	0.58
Total blood transfused (ml)	1784±733	1253±884	0.045
Transfused packed cellsa (ml)	1254±542	874±790	0.08

aTransfused packed cells include predonated autologous units, directed donation units, and allogeneic units