COMPARISON OF INTRA-ARTICULAR LIDOCAINE AND INTRAVENOUS SEDATION FOR REDUCTION OF SHOULDER DISLOCATIONS

Abstract

Use of intra-articular lidocaine to facilitate reduction with the Stimson technique is a safe and effective method for treating acute shoulder dislocations in an emergency room setting. Intra-articular lidocaine requires less money, time, and nursing resources than does intravenous sedation to facilitate reduction with the Stimson technique.