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Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block
Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block is a Small molecule drug developed by LifeBridge Health. It is currently FDA-approved for Perioperative pain management for hip surgery, Hip fracture pain relief, Hip arthroplasty analgesia.
A fascia iliaca nerve block is a regional anesthesia technique that delivers local anesthetic to block the femoral, lateral femoral cutaneous, and obturator nerves to provide pain relief in the hip and thigh region.
A Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block is a type of nerve block used to manage postoperative pain, particularly in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty or hip fractures. This block involves injecting a substance into the fascia iliaca compartment, which is guided by ultrasound, to provide pain relief and potentially improve quality of recovery.
At a glance
| Generic name | Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | LifeBridge Health |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain Management / Regional Anesthesia |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
This is a peripheral nerve block procedure rather than a systemically administered drug. Local anesthetic is injected into the fascia iliaca compartment, a tissue plane in the groin/hip area, to anesthetize multiple nerves that supply sensation to the hip joint and surrounding structures. It is commonly used for perioperative pain management in hip surgery and hip fracture patients.
Approved indications
- Perioperative pain management for hip surgery
- Hip fracture pain relief
- Hip arthroplasty analgesia
Common side effects
- Local anesthetic toxicity
- Nerve injury
- Vascular puncture
- Hematoma
Key clinical trials
- Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block With vs Without Dexmedetomidine (PHASE4)
- From Battlefield to Recovery: Continuous Regional Anaesthesia for War-Related Lower Limb Trauma
- Local Infiltration Analgesia Versus Quadruple Nerve Blocks in Total Knee Arthroplasty. (NA)
- PENG Block vs Suprainguinal FICB vs Lumbar ESPB for Analgesia After Hip Surgery (NA)
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Postoperative Pain and Mobilization After Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Comparison of Supra vs Infra Inguinal Fascia Iliaca Blocks for Spinal Positioning and Analgesia in Lower Limb Surgery (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Comparison of Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block and Supra-Inguinal Fascia Iliaca Block for Analgesia After Hip Fracture Surgery
- Lumbar-Sacral Plexus Block vs Fascia Iliaca Block Plus Low-Dose Spinal Anesthesia for Femoral Neck Fracture Surgery (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Manufacturer: LifeBridge Health — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Pain Management / Regional Anesthesia
- Indication: Drugs for Perioperative pain management for hip surgery
- Indication: Drugs for Hip fracture pain relief
- Indication: Drugs for Hip arthroplasty analgesia
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