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Influence of Peri-operative Anesthetic and Analgesic Care on the Outcome of Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgeries. A Prospective Study
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this voluntary research study is to clarify whether or not a single injection nerve block done before surgery and after surgery nerve block catheter can effectively enhance recovery in elderly hip fracture patients in terms of reduced delirium, reduced length of stay and improved surgical and anesthesia outcomes. Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone's surroundings. The disorder usually comes on fast - within hours or a few days. Prolonged hospital stay is one of the risk factors for onset of delirium.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
0
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2028-05-01
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ropivacaine
The nerve block is performed when the patients are admitted to the hospital with diagnosed hip fractures. And another nerve block with catheter is performed for post-operative pain control in geriatric population with 0.25% Ropivacaine 30mls.