Allied health professional confidence in giving prehospital fascia iliaca blocks
- Monday, January 2, 2023
Background: Fascia iliaca blocks (FIBs) are an efficacious form of prehospital regional anaesthesia for patients with neck of femur fracture. Current prehospital use is limited. Aims: The primary aim of this study was to assess procedural confidence among allied health professionals. The secondary aim was to examine concerns related to prehospital use of FIB. Methods: This was a qualitative study that analysed semi-structured interviews. Two recognised groups were involved: paramedics and...