Pericapsular nerve group block for hip fracture is feasible, safe and effective in the emergency department: A prospective observational comparative cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block was first described for analgesia of hip fracture in 2018. We hypothesised that the PENG block is safe and effective for patients with hip fracture when provided by emergency physicians and trainees in the ED.

Methods

This was an observational study of routine care. Consecutive patients receiving regional anaesthesia for hip fracture at a single ED were prospectively enrolled. Pain scores were assessed prior to regional anaesthesia then at 15, 30 and 60 min after administration. Maximal reduction in pain scores within 60 min were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (at rest and on movement) or the Pain Assessment IN Advanced Dementia tool (at rest). Patients were followed for opioid use for 12 h after regional anaesth

SUBMITTER: Fahey A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9796647 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature