Improvement to assessment and provision of analgesia for patients with suspected Neck of Femur Fracture in ED (2023)

Type of publication:
Service improvement case study

Author(s):
*Oleg Lujanschi

Citation:
SaTH Improvement Hub, November 2023

Abstract:
To improve the assessment and provision of analgesia (where required) for patients presenting in ED with a suspected Neck of Femur Fracture to ensure all patients meet the national standard by 15 December 2023. Additionally, the aim is to improve the percentage of patients who receive an x-ray when presenting to ED with a suspected Neck of Femur Fracture in line with the national standard of 90 minutes by 15 December 2023.

Link to PDF poster