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Pericapsular Nerve Group Block vs. Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Hip Fractures
March 2022
Pericapsular Nerve Group Block vs. Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Hip Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block with fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) for pain control in hip fractures: A double-blind prospective randomized controlled clinical trial
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res . 2022 Feb;108(1):103135.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty two patients scheduled for hip fracture surgery were randomized to receive a pericapsular nerve group block (PENG, n=30) or fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB). The primary outcomes of interest were postoperative pain measured with a visual analogue scale (VAS) and postoperative analgesic requirements. Patients in the PENG group had lower VAS scores at 15 minutes and 12 hours postoperativ...
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