Can we reduce morphine use in elderly, proximal femoral fracture patients using a fascia iliac block?
Abstract
Proximal femoral fractures are becoming increasingly common with an ageing population. Many patients have multiple comorbidities increasing their risk of opiate complications. 40 consecutive patients presenting with a proximal femoral fracture to a trauma centre in the UK were given either a Fascia Iliaca Block (FIB) with oral analgesia or just oral analgesia to control their pre-operative pain. Numeric pain scores and morphine consumption were...
Paper Details
Title
Can we reduce morphine use in elderly, proximal femoral fracture patients using a fascia iliac block?
Published Date
Jan 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
39
Issue
1
Pages
84 - 87
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