Why the study?
The study was conducted to compare the analgesic efficiency of intravenous fentanyl against ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block to assist in positioning during spinal anesthesia for femur fracture procedures.
Does ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block improve pain scores during positioning for spinal anaesthesia in patients with femur fractures compared to intravenous fentanyl?
Does ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block improve pain scores during positioning for spinal anaesthesia in patients with femur fractures compared to intravenous fentanyl?
Ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block provides superior analgesia, better patient positioning, and higher satisfaction compared to intravenous fentanyl for positioning during spinal anesthesia in femur fracture surgeries.
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Ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block should be preferred for positioning in femur fractures; extends RCT evidence favoring regional over systemic analgesia.
Rajbala et al. (2023) studied this question.
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