Use of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Pain Management in Hip Fracture Patients 

  • Use of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Pain Management in Hip Fracture Patients

  • Measure Description: The percentage of patients aged 65 and older who are diagnosed with a hip fracture and received peripheral nerve blocks for pain management in the emergency department, inpatient or preoperative settings.

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  • Question 2: Is this measure useful for distinguishing high-quality from poor-quality care?
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