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Intravenous sedation preferred treatment for reduction of shoulder dislocations in the ED
November 2013
Intravenous sedation preferred treatment for reduction of shoulder dislocations in the ED
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intra-articular lidocaine versus intravenous sedation for the reduction of anterior shoulder dislocations in the emergency department
CJEM. 2011 Nov;13(6):378-83. doi: 10.2310/8000.2011.110495Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
44 patients in the emergency department (ED) with an acute, anterior shoulder dislocation needing closed reduction were randomized to either receive intra-articular lidocaine (IAL) or intravenous sedation (IVS). There were no differences in the length of stay in the ED between the two groups. Patients in the IAL group were less satisfied and the rate of successful closed reductions was lower compa...
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