ltrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block versus intravenous regional anaesthesia for the manipulation of fractures of the distal radius

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Distal radius fractures; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Fractures of the arm

• Registration Number: ISRCTN08332539
• Lead Sponsor: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 22 May 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged greater than or equal to 18 years, either sex
2. Closed fracture of the distal third of the radius
3. Manipulation of the fracture required in the emergency department as judged by an emergency department middle grade doctor or consultant

Exclusion Criteria

1. Confusion (Abbreviated Mental Test [AMT] less than 8)
2. Multiple injuries
3. Pre-existing sensory or motor deficit in the affected limb
4. Allergy to lignocaine or prilocaine
5. Any condition precluding the use of a tourniquet in the affected limb
6. Inability to read English
7. Middle grade doctor or consultant trained in intravenous regional anesthesia (IVRA) and supraclavicular block (SCB) not available
8. Significant pre-existing respiratory impairment (defined as exercise tolerance less than 100 metres on flat ground)
9. Anticoagulation, inherited bleeding disorders or any other known clotting or platelet deficiency or abnormality. The use of anti-platelet medications such as aspirin will not count as a contraindication.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified