Pain Control

      i.Pre-operative Fascia Iliaca block (Page the Anesthesia Acute Pain Service 24/7 @ 443-6889 to notify them of the patient if block not already            placed).  (see Regional Anesthesia and Pain Control for Acute Hip Fractures in ED) 

ii.Tylenol 1000mg TID ATC (IV ok if pt unable to take po); 650mg po TID if liver problems

iii.If age>70, start Oxycodone 2.5mg po Q 3 hours prn, Dilaudid 0.4mg Q2 hour prn severe pain

iv.If age<70, start Oxycodone 5mg po Q 3 hours prn, Dilaudid 0.6 mg Q2 hours prn severe pain

v.Avoid Fentanyl (short-acting)