Single Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block is Safe and Effective for Emergency Pain Relief in Hip-fracture Patients

Single Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block is Safe and Effective for Emergency Pain Relief in Hip-fracture Patients

Introduction: Currently, it is common practice in the emergency department (ED) for pain relief in hip-fracture patients to administer pain medication, commonly systemic opioids. However, with these pain medications come a high risk of side effects, especially in elderly patients. This study inve...

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Main Authors: Leonieke Groot, Lea M. Dijksman, Maarten P. Simons, Mariska M.S. Zwartsenburg, Jasper R. Rebel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2015-12-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
fascia iliaca compartment block
pain management
hip fracture
analgesia
emergency medicine
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/8z80z14p

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