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Prehospital peripheral nerve block reduces pain vs. IV analgesia in reduction of dislocation
February 2019
Prehospital peripheral nerve block reduces pain vs. IV analgesia in reduction of dislocation
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prehospital ultrasound-guided nerve blocks improve reduction-feasibility of dislocated extremity injuries compared to systemic analgesia. A randomized controlled trial
PLoS One. 2018 Jul 2;13(7):e0199776. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199776Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients with an isolated extremity injury and being treated in a prehospital setting were randomized to analgesia provided through either an ultrasound-guided, single-shot nerve block or an intravenous analgesia with ketamine. Groups were assessed for the rate of patients with pain at various points during treatment and care, as well as the severity of pain among those who had experienced pain...
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