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Evidence for Regional Anesthesia Blocks for Patients with Hip Fractures

Dr Kai Chen1†, Dr Gregory Klar2, Dr Christopher Haley3
1Anesthesiology Resident, Kingston Health Sciences, Canada
2Anesthesiologist, Kingston Health Sciences, Canada
3Anesthesiologist, Kingston Health Sciences, Canada
Edited by: Dr Su Cheen Ng, Anaesthesia Consultant, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Dr
Simeon West, Anaesthesia Consultant, University College Hospital, London, UK
†Corresponding author e-mail: kai.chen@kingstonhsc.ca

Published August 2, 2022

Abstract

This tutorial covers the rationale and evidence behind the most common peripheral nerve blocks used in the setting of hip fractures. It reviews relevant neuroanatomy of the hip and compares various blocks in terms of efficacy and risk.

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