Procedural sedation and analgesia versus nerve blocks for reduction of fractures and dislocations in the emergency department: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Procedural sedation and analgesia versus nerve blocks for reduction of fractures and dislocations in the emergency department: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract Background Procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) and peripheral nerve blocks (NBs) are techniques to manage pain and facilitate reduction of dislocated joints or fractures. However, it is unclear if either approach provides any distinct advantage in the emergency department (ED). The aim...

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Main Authors: Maybritt I. Kuypers, Lars I. Veldhuis, Francis Mencl, Anne vanRiel, Wendy A. M. H. Thijssen, Ellen Tromp, J. Carel Goslings, Frans B. Plötz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Subjects:
adverse event
analgesia
dislocation
emergency (medicine)
fracture
length of stay
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12886

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