Regional Nerve Blocks For Hip and Femoral Neck Fractures in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review

Objectives Hip and femoral neck fractures are common in elderly patients, who are at an increased risk of complications if their pain is suboptimally managed. This systematic review seeks to determine if regional nerve blocks reduce pain, reduce the need for parenteral opiates, and reduce complications, compared to standard pain management with opiates, acetaminophen, or NSAIDs. Data sources Systematic review of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the...