In older adults with a hip fracture, does a regional femoral nerve block in the emergency department followed by a continuous fascia iliaca block by anesthesiologist improve pain control and walking abilities?

BEEM Bottom Line

Why is this study important?

Hip fractures are a significant burden in the emergency department (ED) and pain control in the older adult population is challenging as we tend to limit opioids because of their side effects, including delirium. This study assesses the clinical value of a femoral nerve block using multiple outcome measures.

Which, if any, threats to validity are most likely to have an impact on the results and how?

Thank you for your interest in the BEEM Journal!

To read the rest of this article or to access the entire collection of BEEM Critical Appraisals, please purchase a subscription at the link below.

If you would like a pre-view, click here to view some sample articles

Premium Content Available Through Subscription

BEEM is a knowledge translation project which aims to extract the most recent, EM relevant, and valid evidence from the volumes of available medical research and deliver it to EM practitioners in an easily consumable format to help guide their clinical practice. This valuable distilled information provided by BEEM is available through BEEM's accredited CME courses or through our online journal.

A BEEM Journal Subscription will provide you with unlimited access to our entire collection of Critical Appraisals for 1 year.