I cannot say enough great things about nerve blocks, especially if you work in an area with a lot of IVDU. Consider nerve blocks for these patients with large wounds, cellulitis, etc.
I have been asked to help develop a Fascial illiaca block protocol for hip fractures for my department. Do you have any resources I can draw from? I would rather not reinvent the wheel. Thank you!
Great summary of details and a sample protocol here: https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/eci/clinical/clinical-resources/procedures/fascia-iliaca-block-fib
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Dallas H. - March 9, 2019 12:01 PM
I cannot say enough great things about nerve blocks, especially if you work in an area with a lot of IVDU. Consider nerve blocks for these patients with large wounds, cellulitis, etc.
Carolyn M. - March 30, 2019 9:29 PM
I have been asked to help develop a Fascial illiaca block protocol for hip fractures for my department. Do you have any resources I can draw from? I would rather not reinvent the wheel. Thank you!
Michael S. - April 1, 2019 11:06 AM
Hi Carolyn,
Great summary of details and a sample protocol here: https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/eci/clinical/clinical-resources/procedures/fascia-iliaca-block-fib