Scottish Hip Fracture Audit: Pain management in acute hip fracture
- Type
- Resources
- Published
- 01 March 2023
- Healthcare audits
Description
This advice takes into account both the available evidence, and expert consensus from the Scottish Hip Fracture Audit Steering Group and others.
This guidance is not intended to provide a set of rigid rules. In all patients a tailored approach is needed – consider:
- prior medication
- drug allergies/intolerances
- patient weight
- comorbidities
- stage of admission
Prioritise safety and seek senior medical or pharmacist advice if in doubt.
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