According to NICE hip fracture guidance, within what time should surgery be offered to most patients?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. On the day of admission or the next day
- Step 1: Delay in hip fracture surgery increases mortality and complications. Step 2. NICE advises surgery on the day of, or the day after, admission, and delay is only for correctable medical conditions. Answer: On the day of admission or the next day. Why not the others: Seven days, 72 hours and 2 weeks are all outside the standard of next-day surgery and are linked to worse outcomes.
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