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OTA 2019: Fascia iliaca blocks has a non-significant effect on opioid consumption after hip fracture
October 2019
OTA 2019: Fascia iliaca blocks has a non-significant effect on opioid consumption after hip fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Impact of Fascia Iliaca Block on Pain Outcomes and Opioid Consumption for Hip Fracture Patients: A Prospective, Randomized Study
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Hip fractures are a very common and painful injury. In addition, these patients are at high risk for delirium. Thus, opioid-free pain management strategies are crucial. The authors randomized 85 patients to receive a fascia iliaca block or not based on a pseudo-random technique (chart number). Outcomes included the visual analogue scale, day 3 walking distance, and 72 hour cumulative walking dista...
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