Comparison Study of Using Ultrasound Guidance for Hematoma Blocks vs. Traditional Approach

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Overview

Will use visual analog scales to compare effectiveness of traditional hematoma block vs ultrasound guided hematoma block with regards to pain. This will be done for closed forearm fractures.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Forearm Fracture

Interventions

ultrasound guided hematoma blockOTHER

pt. will receive ultrasound guided hematoma block

ultrasound guided hematoma blockOTHER

ultrasound will be used to guide hematoma blocks

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 * Closed forearm fracture Exclusion Criteria: * Mentally impaired, visually impaired or deaf * Age \< 18 * Alcohol on board

Locations (1)

St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

New York, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Visual analog scale movement

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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