TABLE III.
Comparison of Systemic and Wound PAP Levels 4 Hours After Tourniquet Release by Treatment Group
Systemic PAP Blood Level | Wound PAP Blood Level | Ratio of Geometric Means (95% CI) | P Value | |||
No. | Mean ± SD (µg/L) | No. | Mean ± SD (µg/L) | |||
IV TXA group | 26 | 1,078.2 ± 483.4 | 26 | 1,032 ± 354.5 | 0.99 (0.83, 1.18) | 0.943 |
Topical TXA group | 31 | 1,290.6 ± 654.8 | 31 | 1,041.2 ± 365.8 | 1.22 (1.03, 1.45) | 0.021 |