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Between Heaven and Hell: Experiences of Preoperative Pain and Pain Management among Older Patients with Hip Fracture

Introduction Among older adults, hip fracture is a common and serious consequence of a fall. Preoperative pain is common and often severe among patients with hip fracture. Opioids are usually used but have many side effects. One alternative is a femoral nerve block, which has been shown to reduce pa...

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Main Authors: Anna Unneby RN, MSc, Yngve Gustafson MD, PhD, Birgitta Olofsson RN, PhD, Britt-Marie Lindgren RN, PhD
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-05-01
Series:SAGE Open Nursing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608221097450
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