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Maintaining constant the cost of tranexamic acid and the cost of treating infection, while varying initial infection ratea.
| Initial Infection Rate, % | Break-Even Infection Rate, % | ARR, % |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 0.968 | 0.032 |
| 2.00 | 1.968 | 0.032 |
| 3.40 | 3.368 | 0.032 |
| 5.73 | 5.698 | 0.032 |
| 10.00 | 9.968 | 0.032 |
ARR = absolute risk reduction; USD = United States Dollar.
Presumes cost of 2g of intravenous TXA is $8.80, with an infection treatment cost of $27,870 for TJA.
