Hospital Stay and Blood Transfusion in Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 288-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Iliopoulos ◽  
S Yousaf ◽  
H Watters ◽  
A Khaleel
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture ◽  
Type Of Fracture ◽  
Type Of Surgery

Neck of femur (NOF) fractures in elderly patients are the most frequent condition which an orthopaedic surgeon confronts nowadays. The incidence of these fractures is increasing as the population continues to age. These patients absorb the majority of the resources in the hospitals, as their healthcare demands are increased. This study included all patients who were admitted to our hospital between January and October 2015 following a neck of femur fracture. A total of 336 patients were included (72.3% female). We gathered demographic and hospitalisation data from patients’ files. Haemoglobin (Hb) levels at admission and transfusion data were also collected. Male patients appeared to have a relatively higher risk of mortality than females (p=0.01). Patients with high ASA grade (IV) had a higher mortality rate (p=0.01). Age, delay of surgery, type of surgery, AMTS and Hb at admission and type of fracture on the other hand did not have a significant impact on mortality (p>0.05). Patients who needed transfusion during their hospitalisation had significantly lower Hb at admission (p=0.044). More specifically, patients who had Hb<110 at admission were more likely to need transfusion (p<0.001). Hospitalisation of patients who needed transfusion was significantly prolonged. In our effort to deliver the best services to our patients, this study considers transfusing the elderly patients with low Hb at admission (Hb<110) pre-operatively, with a view to increasing their reserves for the operation and potentially speeding up the rehabilitation process and decreasing their hospitalisation time.

scholarly journals P16 An audit of elderly patients with a femoral fracture: is the quality of care received by patients affected by where in the femur the fracture occurs?

BJS Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
O A Javed ◽  
M J Khan ◽  
Y Abbas ◽  
S Pillai ◽  
K Hristova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture ◽  
Health Review

Abstract Introduction Elderly patients with femoral fractures are often frail and require a multidisciplinary approach to optimise medical care, rehabilitation and prevention of further injury. Previously, neck of femur fracture patients were the focus of such an approach, but NICE and BOAST guidelines emphasise extending this care to other elderly trauma patients. Methods A retrospective analysis of 43 patients over 60 years old at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2019 with a femoral fracture other than a neck of femur fracture. BOAST guideline standards were surgery within 36 hours, orthogeriatric assessment within 72 hours, a documented ceiling of treatment, falls risk assessment, bone health review, nutritional assessment and physiotherapy review. Results Our study showed worse outcomes in all standards for patients with femoral shaft, distal femur and periprosthetic femur fractures compared to neck of femur fractures: surgery within 36 hours (63.9% vs. 66%); orthogeriatric assessment within 72 hours (32.6% vs. 91.9%); falls risk assessment (76.7% vs. 99.6%); bone health review (41.9% vs. 99.7%); nutritional assessment (55.8% vs. 99.6%); physiotherapy review (97.7% vs. 98.9%). The group also had worse outcomes for average length of stay (19 days vs. 14 days) and 30 day mortality (9.3% vs. 8.6%). Discussion Our study showed a discrepancy in care received by elderly patients with femoral fractures other than neck of femur. We will introduce a proforma for all femoral fractures, present our findings to orthogeriatric, bone health and physiotherapy teams to involve them in the care of such patients and re-audit following these recommendations.

Does a bipolar hemiprosthesis offer advantages for elderly patients with neck of femur fracture? A clinical trial with 261 patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl K. Stoffel ◽  
Bo Nivbrant ◽  
Julie Headford ◽  
Rochelle L. Nicholls ◽  
Piers J. Yates
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture

scholarly journals Is There a Role for Early Palliative Intervention in Frail Older Patients With a Neck of Femur Fracture?

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 215145931878223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Davies ◽  
Thomas Tilston ◽  
Katherine Walsh ◽  
Michael Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Trauma Centre ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Early Palliative Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Meeting ◽  
Major Trauma Centre ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture

Background: Patients with a neck of femur fracture have a high mortality rate. National outcomes have improved significantly as the management of this patient group is prioritized. In 2016, however, 4398 (6.7%) patients died within 30 days of admission. Objective: To investigate whether palliative care could be integrated early in the care plan for high-risk patients. Methods: All cases of inpatient mortality following neck of femur fracture at North Bristol Major Trauma Centre over a 24-month period were reviewed. A comprehensive assessment of care was performed from the emergency department until death. All investigations, interventions, and management decisions were recorded. A consensus decision regarding expected mortality was made for each case at a multidisciplinary meeting which included surgical, orthogeriatric, nursing, and anesthetic team input. Results: A total of 1033 patients were admitted following a neck of femur fracture. There were 74 inpatient deaths, and 82% were considered predictable at our multidisciplinary meeting. The mean length of stay was 18 days (range: 0-85, median 14). In 42% of cases, mortality was considered predictable on admission, and 40% were considered predictable following acute deterioration. These patients received on average 28 blood tests (range: 4-114) and 6.8 X-rays and computed tomographies (range: 2-20). Of this, 66% received end-of-life care; mean duration 2.3 days (range: 0-17). Conclusions: Mortality rates remain high in a subset of patients. This study demonstrates that intensive investigation and medical management frequently continues until death, including in patients with predictably poor outcomes. Early palliative care input has been integrated successfully into patient management in other specialties. We demonstrate that it is feasible to identify patients with hip fracture who may benefit from this expertise.

scholarly journals A simple screening question for cognitive impairment in neck of femur fracture patients

Injury Extra ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (10) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
N. Gunasekera ◽  
D. Ramoutar ◽  
C. Morris ◽  
T. Aung ◽  
C. Moran
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Screening Question ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture ◽  
Simple Screening

scholarly journals Total hip replacement for neck of femur fracture: Comparing outcomes with matched elective cohort

Injury ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 2144-2148 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.W. Lim ◽  
G.S. Ng ◽  
R.C. Jenkins ◽  
D. Ridley ◽  
A.C. Jariwala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Replacement ◽  
Hip Replacement ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Neck Of Femur ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Neck Of Femur Fracture
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