Abstract
Six intra-operative deaths and two episodes of near-fatal hypotension occurred in 52 consecutive Hastings procedures (insertion of metal prosthesis grouted in acrylic cement) for subcapital fracture of the femoral neck. This high complication rate was identified by a system of clinical audit undertaken by members of the anaesthetic department.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Animals
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Bone Cements / adverse effects*
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Female
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Femoral Neck Fractures / surgery
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Hip Prosthesis*
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Humans
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Hypotension / chemically induced
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Intraoperative Complications / etiology*
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Intraoperative Complications / mortality
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Male
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Methylmethacrylate
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Methylmethacrylates / adverse effects*
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Retrospective Studies
Substances
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Bone Cements
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Methylmethacrylates
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Methylmethacrylate