Why the study?
Does the fascia iliaca block improve pain relief in patients with a proximal femoral fracture in the emergency department?
Population
Patients with a proximal femoral fracture in the emergency department
Comparison
Fascia iliaca block vs Standard analgesia / other forms of acute pain…
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Supports fascia iliaca block as first-line ED analgesia for proximal femoral fractures; extends limited RCT evidence for routine adoption.
Does the fascia iliaca block improve pain relief in patients with a proximal femoral fracture in the emergency department?
The fascia iliaca block may have an important role in first-line pain control for patients presenting to the emergency department with a proximal femoral fracture.
Chesters et al. (2014) studied this question.
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