Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Brener S. Nerve blocks for pain management in patients with hip fractures: a rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2013 Authors' objectives The objective of this rapid review is to identify the effectiveness of nerve blocks versus systemic analgesic for pain management when administered prior to hip fracture surgery.
Authors' conclusions Based on low quality of evidence, there was a significant reduction in postoperative pain among hip fracture patients who pre-operatively received a nerve block versus systemic analgesic.
Based on very low quality of evidence, there was no significant difference in the use of additional pain medications by hip fracture patients who received nerve block pre-operatively compared to patients who did not.
Based on moderate quality of evidence, there was a statistically significant difference in mental status in favour of patients who received nerve blocks at any point in their hip fracture care (pre- or postoperatively) versus comparator groups. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Hip Fractures; Humans; Nerve Block; Pain; Pain Management Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32014001041 Date abstract record published 09/09/2014 |