Analgesic efficacy of continuous femoral nerve block commenced prior to operative fixation of fractured neck of femur

Analgesic efficacy of continuous femoral nerve block commenced prior to operative fixation of fractured neck of femur

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peripheral nerve blocks are effective in treating acute pain, thereby minimizing the requirement for opiate analgesics. Fractured neck of femur (FNF) is a common, painful injury. The provision of effective analgesia to this cohort is...

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Main Authors: Szucs Szilard, Iohom Gabriella, O’Donnell Brian, Sajgalik Pavol, Ahmad Ishtiaq, Salah Nazar, Shorten George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Perioperative Medicine
Subjects:
Perioperative pain relief
Hip fractured neck of femur
Continuous femoral nerve block
Online Access:http://www.perioperativemedicinejournal.com/content/1/1/4

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