title: [Fracture of the proximal third of the femur. 1. Preoperative measures].
abstract: Fractures of the proximal third of the femur occur in great numbers, especially among the over 65 population. Due to the serious nature of these injuries it is imperative that nurses have specific procedures and care plans to deal with them. The authors approach this topic in a two part series: the first part deals with the preoperative period, and the second part looks at postoperative care.
authors.affiliation: Hospital General de Palma de Mallorca.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Sánchez Flores
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ordinas Vaquer
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Tomás Vidal
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Llabres Esquilas
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Acosta Marí
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*