Why the study?
Does femoral nerve block provide effective analgesia in children with femoral shaft fractures?
Population
Children with femoral shaft fractures
Design
Other
Authors
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May offer rapid analgesia alternative when opiates contraindicated in children; leaves open need for prospective trials before practice change.
Does femoral nerve block provide effective analgesia in children with femoral shaft fractures?
Femoral nerve block is described as a simple, safe, and effective method for providing rapid analgesia in children with femoral shaft fractures, particularly when opiates are contraindicated.
GROSSBARD et al. (1979) studied this question.
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