> Talking of gentle traction, is anyone using 'dynamic traction' -
> where # is disimpacted using pulleys, weights and finger traps,
> ofcourse after a haematoma block?
>
> H Husain
> QE2, Welwyn
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Yes,
This is our preferred method.
Seems to be much less painful. Gives great reduction.
Patient comfort is not just the type of block used - training in proper
performance for juniors and the method of reduction used may be
just as important as the type of block.
Tim.
Timothy J Coats MD FRCS FFAEM
Senior Lecturer in Accident and Emergency / Pre-Hospital Care
Royal London Hospital, UK.
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