Why the study?
Does fascia-iliac block reduce opioid usage and delirium in patients with hip fractures?
Population
Patients with hip fractures
Comparison
Fascia-iliac block prior to operative intervention vs No fascia-iliac block
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May reduce analgesia needs and delirium after hip fracture; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Does fascia-iliac block reduce opioid usage and delirium in patients with hip fractures?
Fascia-iliac blocks in hip fracture patients reduce post-operative analgesia requirements, delirium, and length of stay.
Callear et al. (2016) studied this question.
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