Femur fracture…splint early
There are two main reasons for use of traction splinting for fractured shaft of femur. Analgesia Haemorrhage control
Femoral Nerve Blocks
Femoral nerve blocks decrease the pain from hip and femur fractures, as well as limiting the amount of systemic opioids administered to this population.
81yo male with left hip pain. What’s the cause?
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