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Efficacy of fascia iliaca nerve block in daily routine for children with femoral fractures in a pediatric emergency department

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Objectives We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of fascia iliaca nerve block (FINB), routinely used for children with femoral fractures, in a pediatric emergency department (PED). Methods This retrospective, single-center, observational study examined FINB using ropivacaine and a 1% lidocaine hydrochloride solution, in all patients under 18 years of age admitted with a femoral fracture from January 2012 to December 2016. Pain was assessed using two validated pediatric pain scales: EVENDOL or a visual analog scale. A level of ≥ 4 on either scale indicates the need for an analgesic. The primary outcome was the percentage of patients who were pain free after the FINB procedure defined by a pain score of < 4. Secondary outcomes were the time spent between PED admission and FINB, the need of additional analgesics, side effects, and the success rate of FINB. Results Of 161 patients screened, 144 were included. The median age was 3.2 years (range 2 months to 16 years) and 74% were boys. The number of children determined to be pain free (pain score < 4) increased from 36 (25%) before the FINB to 123 (85%) after the FINB (absolute risk difference 60%, 95% CI: 51%–70%). Overall, 21 children (15%) required a second analgesic after the FINB. Conclusion The routine use of FINB with ropivacaine and lidocaine by pediatric ED physicians provided effective pain relief for children admitted for a femoral fracture in the emergency department. Our data support the efficiency and feasibility of FINB for the antalgic management of children with femoral fracture.
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hal-03941311 , version 1 (16-01-2023)

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William Curtis, Stéphanie Pannier, Olivier Gall, Marie-Sophie Zentar, François Angoulvant, et al.. Efficacy of fascia iliaca nerve block in daily routine for children with femoral fractures in a pediatric emergency department. Archives de Pédiatrie, 2021, 28 (7), pp.544-547. ⟨10.1016/j.arcped.2021.08.004⟩. ⟨hal-03941311⟩
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