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Published on: September 7, 2022
Acute hip fractures and the fascia iliaca compartment block
1Devin Robinson is lead advanced practice provider in emergency medicine at Baylor Scott & White Regional Medical Center in Plano, Tex., and practices at the Dallas (Tex.) VA Medical Center. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
Acute hip fractures are common injuries evaluated in the ED. Emergency medicine clinicians are tasked with managing patients' severe pain while also trying to reduce harm caused by overuse of opioids. Multimodal analgesics, including peripheral nerve blocks, are crucial to pain management. This article reviews the fascia iliaca compartment block and the benefits of its early use.
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