Which of the following is a reported complication associated with PerClot?

• A. Fever in 28% of patients
• B. Hypertension
• C. Nausea only
• D. Hair loss

Answer: (A)

Topical hemostatic agents like PerClot can trigger an inflammatory response at the application site. This sterile inflammatory reaction can manifest as a fever in some patients, and reports have noted fever occurring in a sizable minority—around 28% in certain series. So, fever is a plausible and documented complication of PerClot use.

Hypertension, nausea as a direct PerClot-related complication, or hair loss are not typically linked to this product. They’re more likely due to other factors such as anesthesia, other medications, or unrelated postoperative issues.