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Use of femoral nerve blocks in adults with hip fractures

Last Reviewed: 05/12/2024
Useoffemoralnerveblocksinadultswithhi

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Severe pain may be difficult to relieve in patients with hip fractures waiting for surgery. Discover how local anaesthetics can be used for effective pain management in the pre-operative period.

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Mandy Jane Layzell

Lead nurse, Acute Pain Service, Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bournemouth.

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Use of femoral nerve blocks in adults with hip fractures

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Last Reviewed: 05/12/2024