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Table 2 Estimated annualised impact of using Floseal in 100 procedures

From: Use of a flowable haemostat versus an oxidised regenerated cellulose agent in primary elective cardiac surgery: economic impact from a UK healthcare perspective

Outcome

Clinical

Economic (Associated cost savings)

Acquisition costs

 Incremental cost of Floseal use

 

£(25,577)

Main model

 Complications

  Number of complications avoided (n)

18.2

£83,536

 Operating theatre

  Cumulative theatre time saved (hours)

40.3

£63,969

 Surgical revision

  No of surgical revisions for bleeding avoided (n)

9.0

£34,038

 Transfusions

  No of transfusions avoided

32.4

£22,317

 Overall cost reduction

£203,860

Supplementary model

 Hospital bed savings

  Number of ICU days avoided

30.0

£57,960

  Number of extended stay bed days avoided

51.7

£21,965