Pain relief for reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocations: a prospective randomized study comparing intravenous sedation with intra-articular lidocaine

• Main Authors: Cheok, C.Y., Mohamad, J.A., Ahmad, T.S.
• Format: Article
• Published: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2011
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/3510/

Objectives: The aim was to compare the effectiveness of intra-articular lidocaine (IAL) versus intravenous Demerol and Diazepam (IVS) in reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation. Design: This is a prospective randomized study. Setting: Emergency room setting. Patients: Thirty-one di...