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Similar pain relief with FNB and FICB in patients with proximal femoral or neck of femur fractures

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August 2019

Similar pain relief with FNB and FICB in patients with proximal femoral or neck of femur fractures

Vol: 8| Issue: 8| Number:14| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Ultrasound-guided femoral nerve blocks are not superior to ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca blocks for fractured neck of femur

Emerg Med Australas. 2019 Jun;31(3):393-398.

Contributing Authors:
AL Cooper Y Nagree A Goudie PR Watson G Arendts

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Synopsis

100 patients with proximal femoral or neck of femur fractures were randomized to receive an active femoral nerve block (FNB) or a fascia iliaca compartment blockade (FICB) for the reduction of pain. Both blocks were administered: the active block contained 20mL of 0.5% levobupivacaine and the placebo block contained 20mL of normal saline. Outcomes of interest included pain relief, measured as the ...

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