Randomized clinical trial comparing SAM aluminium splint vs pain relief as usual in patients seeking emergency department care for suspected wrist fractures.
Randomized controlled trial of suspected wrist fractures in patients seeking emergency department care. Comparison of pain relief. Randomized to standard care or standard care + aluminium splint. Primary outcome: Numeric rating scale (NRS) pain rating at 1 hour. Secondary outcomes: Pain medication usage between groups. Negative impact on radiology results. Safety endpoint: Reported side effects
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
120
Splint vs no splint in paitents awaiting X-ray in the ER.
Emergency department, Malmö university hospital
Malmö, Sweden
RECRUITINGPain assessment
Self assessed pain according to NRS (numeric rating scale)
Time frame: 60 minutes
Pain relief medication
Between-group comparison of analgesia provided by nursing staff up to 24 hours after presentation at ER.
Time frame: 24 hours from enrollment.
Negative impact on radiology
Splint artefacts on radiological exam.
Time frame: 24 hours from enrollment in study.
Adverse events
Side effects from splint
Time frame: 24 from enrollment in ER.
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