Peripheral nerve blocks with sedation using propofol and alfentanil target-controlled infusion for hip fracture surgery: a review of 6 years in use

摘要

Background and objectives: Over the last 6 years, our center has introduced a novel technique combining peripheral nerve blocks (femoral and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves) with sedation using propofol with alfentanil target-controlled infusion for hip fracture surgery. The purpose of this review was to identify if adverse outcomes (of mortality and length of stay) were associated with its introduction compared to spinal or general anesthesia.