MANAGEMENT OF HIP FRACTURE IN OLDER PEOPLE

The aim of this guideline is to ensure that older people with a hip fracture receive optimal management. This guideline covers pre-hospital care, management in the emergency department, pre- and postoperative care, discharge planning and rehabilitation. Prevention of hip fracture and the management of osteoporosis are covered elsewhere.

Guideline No. 111, ISBN 978 1 905813 47 6, June 2009

abrir aquí para acceder a la guía completa (56 páginas, 515kb):
http://www.sign.ac.uk/pdf/sign111.pdf

resumen de recomendaciones:
http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/111/recommendations111.doc