90-day mortality risk of elderly hip fracture patients increases 36% if A&E wait exceeds 4 hours, study finds.

A study from the NHS reveals that elderly hip fracture patients face a 36% higher risk of death within 90 days if they wait over four hours in A&E. Analyzing 3,266 patients, researchers noted these long waits lead to longer hospital stays. The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has implemented a "fast track" system to ensure most patients wait no more than two hours. The findings underscore the impact of increased A&E wait times on patient outcomes.

October 08, 2024
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