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2023 Feb


J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open


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

Authors

Kuypers MI, Veldhuis LI, Mencl F, van Riel A, Thijssen WAHM, Tromp E, Goslings CJ, Plötz FB
J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2023 Feb; 4(1):e12886.
PMID: 36704208.

Abstract

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 of this systematic review is to compare these 2 techniques on pain scores, adverse events, patient satisfaction, and length of stay (LOS) in the ED.