Why the study?
Regional nerve blocks under ultrasound guidance provide analgesia during positioning for subarachnoid block in hip surgery, but the comparative analgesic efficacy of fascia iliaca compartment block versus femoral nerve block required evaluation.
Does fascia iliaca compartment block improve pain relief during positioning for subarachnoid block compared to femoral nerve block in patients with neck of femur fracture?
Does fascia iliaca compartment block improve pain relief during positioning for subarachnoid block compared to femoral nerve block in patients with neck of femur fracture?
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Fascia iliaca compartment block provides superior positioning analgesia and longer postoperative relief than femoral nerve block in neck-of-femur fractures; extends RCT evidence favoring compartment blocks for hip fracture anesthesia.
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