Emergency medicine journal : EMJ
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
Ultrasound-guided hematoma block in distal radial fracture reduction: a randomised clinical trial.
We compared the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided haematoma block with that of procedural sedation and analgesia in patients with acute distal radial fracture reduction pain control. ⋯ Ultrasound guided haematoma block may be a safe and effective alternative to procedural sedation and analgesia.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Efficacy of the jet injector in local anaesthesia for small wound sutures: a randomised clinical trial compared with the needle infiltration technique.
Despite advances in the application of needle free devices in medical procedure, there is a paucity of knowledge on the efficacy of the jet injector for suturing skin wounds. ⋯ The jet injector is an effective device in reducing the pain of the anaesthetic procedure for small facial wounds. However, the remarkably lower pain should be evaluated in light of other parameters, including acceptance and preference of the newly introduced technique.