Epidural vs Spinal Anaesthesia in Hip Fractures - Cochrane Review

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Authors' conclusions: "We did not find a difference between the two techniques, except for deep venous thrombosis in the absence of potent thromboprophylaxis. The studies included a wide variety of clinical practices. The number of participants included in the review is insufficient to eliminate a difference between the two techniques in the majority of outcomes studied. Therefore, large randomised trials reflecting actual clinical practice are required before drawing final conclusions."

Discussion Points: Is it likely to be the fact that experienced anaesthetists are better at providing what they are more used to and inter-technique variability varies due to this?