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Does PCIA with FICB before surgery improve pulmonary function in elderly patients with hip fractures?
Does PCIA with FICB before surgery improve pulmonary function in elderly patients with hip fractures?
Preoperative PCIA with FICB may protect lung function in elderly hip fracture patients by reducing inflammatory markers.
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May support preoperative PCIA with FICB to preserve lung function in elderly hip fracture patients; leaves open confirmation in randomized trials.
The use of effective pain relief during surgery can help protect the lung function of elderly patients with hip fractures. When using PCIA with FICB before surgery, respiratory performance may be better protected compared to using unsustained analgesia. This could be due to a decrease in the levels of inflammatory markers such as CRP and interleukin-6.
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