Fascia iliaca block in the emergency department for hip fracture

To outline the management of adult patients receiving fascia iliaca compartment blocks for a fractured neck of femur pre-operatively

In essence, the fascia iliaca compartment block is an anterior lumbar plexus block in which local anaesthetic is injected

fascia iliaca block Fascia iliaca block is indicated in all adult patients with painful hip and proximal femoral fractures requiring analgesia Informed consent should be obtained

minecraft one block To outline the management of adult patients receiving fascia iliaca compartment blocks for a fractured neck of femur pre-operatively