title: Management of proximal femoral fractures 2011: Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland.
abstract: There should be protocol-driven, fast-track admission of patients with hip fractures through the emergency department. Patients with hip fractures require multidisciplinary care, led by orthogeriatricians. Surgery is the best analgesic for hip fractures. Surgical repair of hip fractures should occur within 48 hours of hospital admission. Surgery and anaesthesia must be undertaken by appropriately experienced surgeons and anaesthetists. There must be high-quality communication between clinicians and allied health professionals. Early mobilisation is a key part of the management of patients with hip fractures. Pre-operative management should include consideration of planning for discharge from hospital. Measures should be taken to prevent secondary falls. 10. Continuous audit and targeted research is required in order to inform and improve the management of patients with hip fracture.
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Griffiths
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alper
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Beckingsale
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goldhill
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Heyburn
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holloway
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Leaper
authors.affiliation: British Orthopaedic Association.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ridgway
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: White
authors.affiliation: College of Emergency Medicine.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wiese
authors.affiliation: Age Anaesthesia Association.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D015897:Comorbidity; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D007494:Ireland; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards; D010343:Patient Admission; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019338:Polypharmacy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom