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Similar pain relief with FNB and FICB in patients with proximal femoral or neck of femur fractures
August 2019
Similar pain relief with FNB and FICB in patients with proximal femoral or neck of femur fractures
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.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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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