Procedural Sedation and Analgesia for Treatment of Adults With Fractures and Dislocations in the Emergency Department

Region Zealand200 enrolled

Overview

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of different procedural sedation and analgesia methods used for adults with painful fractures requiring reduction treatment in the emergency department. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Which sedation and analgesia methods provide the best patient satisfaction and pain relief? * How do different treatment methods affect clinician satisfaction and the occurrence of adverse events? The investigators will compare different types of procedural sedative and analgesic treatments (such as systemic sedation/analgesia and regional techniques like nerve or hematoma blocks) to see which approach offers the best patient satisfaction and most effective pain control. Participants will: Be adult patients with upper or lower extremity fractures or joint dislocations requiring painful reduction procedures. Receive one of the routinely used sedation or analgesia treatments (or no analgesia) during their emergency department care. Report their pain levels and satisfaction before, during, and after treatment. Be monitored for any side effects, complications, or use of antidotes. Data will be collected over a six-month period at Odense University Hospital, Holbæk Hospital, and Zealand University Hospital, Køge, following the STROBE guidelines for observational studies.

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Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Pain, Procedural Analgesia Extremity Injury Patient Satisfaction

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18. 2. Patients with the following injuries are eligible: 1. Reduction treatment of shoulder dislocation 2. Reduction treatment of elbow dislocation 3. Reduction treatment of distal radius fractures, application of cast 4. Reduction treatment of finger fractures/dislocation 5. Casting treatment of upper extremity fractures * Proximal humerus fracture, application of fixed sling * Humeral shaft fracture, application of Sarmiento brace * Supracondylar fracture, application of angled cast 6. Reduction treatment of hip dislocation 7. Reduction treatment of patella dislocation 8. Reduction of tibial shaft fracture, application of cast 9. Reduction treatment of ankle fractures including distal tibia fracture 10. Reduction treatment for toe fractures/dislocation 11. Casting treatment of lower extremity fractures * Distal femur fracture, application of cast/traction * Proximal tibia fracture, application of cast or hinged brace * Ankle fracture, application of walker Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unable to give informed consent (e.g. unconscious, psychotic or dementia) 2. Unwilling to participate in the study 3. Prior inclusion in the study 4. Already included in another clinical study at the same day/hospital visit 5. Pregnant or breastfeeding

Locations (3)

Emergency Department, Holbæk Hospital

Holbæk, Region Sjælland, Denmark

RECRUITING

Emergency Department, Zealand University Hospital

Køge, Region Sjælland, Denmark

RECRUITING

Emergency Department, Odense University Hospital

Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Patient satisfaction via Numerical Rating Scale

Patient satisfaction with the procedural sedation regimen will be assessed using the 11-point Numerical Rating Scale, which ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates complete dissatisfaction and 10 indicates complete satisfaction. Higher scores will reflect a better outcome. Patients will be assessed clinically for alertness and readiness to respond before being asked the outcome questions. Only once they are awake and able to provide informed responses will the assessments be performed.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure

Secondary Outcomes

Re-call of maximum pain intensity

Re-call of the maximum pain intensity during the treatment procedure will be assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale, which ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst pain imaginable. Higher scores will reflect a worse outcome. Patients will be assessed clinically for alertness and readiness to respond before being asked the outcome questions. Only once they are awake and able to provide informed responses will the assessments be performed.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure

Patient satisfaction via Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction

Patient satisfaction with the sedation regimen and treatment will be assessed using the Short Assessment of Patient Satisfaction, which consists of 7 items, each scored from 0 to 4, yielding a total score ranging from 0 to 28, with the overall score reflecting a continuum from very dissatisfied to very satisfied. Higher scores will indicate greater patient satisfaction. Patients will be assessed clinically for alertness and readiness to respond before being asked the outcome questions. Only once they are awake and able to provide informed responses will the assessments be performed.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure

Clinician satisfaction with analgosedation regimen

Clinician satisfaction with the analgosedation regimen will be assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale, which ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates complete dissatisfaction and 10 indicates complete satisfaction. Higher scores will reflect a better outcome. Patients will be assessed clinically for alertness and readiness to respond before being asked the outcome questions. Only once they are awake and able to provide informed responses will the assessments be performed.

Time frame: Immediately after the procedure

Incidence of adverse events

Incidence of the following adverse events will be recorded: hypoxia, hypotension, treatment-requiring bradycardia, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, and the need for reversal agents (antidote medication). Each event will be reported as a dichotomous outcome (present or absent). Patients will be assessed clinically for alertness and readiness to respond before being asked the outcome questions. Only once they are awake and able to provide informed responses will the assessments be performed.

Time frame: During and immediately after the procedure

Procedural Sedation and Analgesia for Treatment of Adults With Fractures and Dislocations in the Emergency Department

Overview

Conditions

Interventions

Eligibility

Locations (3)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes

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