Analgesic effect provided by femoral nerve block versus intravenous fentanyl prior to positioning for sub arachnoid block in patients with fracture femur- An open label, prospective, clinical study
Abstract:Pain during positioning in patients with fracture femur results in improper position and makes subarachnoid block difficult. The aim of our study was to evaluate femoral nerve block and intravenous fentanyl for positioning the patient for subarachnoid block. Material and Methods: This open labelled prospective, clinical study was carried out in 60 patients aged 18-70 years of either sex, of ASAPS/ EASAPS-I, II and III, posted for fracture femur surgery under subarachnoid block and likely to have pain while pos… Show more
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