Hematoma Block as an Adjunct to Procedural Sedation for Forearm Fracture Reduction
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2008-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of our study is to determine if the use of a hematoma block together with
intravenous sedation and analgesia is an effective means of managing forearm fractures in the
Emergency Department. To determine this, we have designed a randomized, double-blind, placebo
controlled trial of hematoma block versus saline for the manipulation of forearm fractures
under conscious sedation with ketamine and midazolam. Our hypotheses are two-fold: First, the
use of a hematoma block together with conscious sedation will allow for improved pain
control. Second, the use of a hematoma block together with conscious sedation will allow us
to use less sedation, therefore promoting faster recovery from sedation and more efficient
patient turnover in the Emergency Department.