J Emerg Med
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Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the emergency department (ED) setting. Fractures and dislocations may require reduction for proper management. There are a variety of analgesic and sedative strategies to provide patient comfort during reduction. ⋯ Knowledge of analgesic techniques for orthopedic procedures can assist clinicians in optimizing patient care.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Spiced RCT: Success and Pain Associated with Intravenous Cannulation in the Emergency Department Randomized Controlled Trial.
Peripheral venous cannulation is one of the most common procedures in medicine. A larger cannula allows higher rates of fluid to be provided if needed in a deteriorating patient; however, it is also perceived that larger-gauge cannula placement is associated with increased pain and procedural difficulty. ⋯ There was no significant difference between the 18G or 20G cannula for either pain experienced by patients or procedural difficulty experienced by clinicians.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of Transparent Film Dressing to Faciliate Mask Ventilation in Bearded Patients.
Mask ventilation is a critical airway procedure made more difficult in the bearded patient. ⋯ gov, Number NCT04274686.