Femoral nerve block versus intravenous fentanyl in adult patients with hip fractures – a systematic review
Background: Hip fractures configure an important public health issue and are associated with high mortality taxes and lose of functionality. Hip fractures refer to a fracture occurring between the edge of the femoral head and 5 cm below the lesser trochanter. They are common in orthopedic emergencie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-01-01
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001416300306 |