Clinical
Shoulder dislocation: reduction without sedation in the emergency department
<p>Shoulder dislocation is one of the most common types of dislocation seen in emergency departments (EDs) (Riebel and McCabe 1991). The mechanisms of injury are varied and include:</p> ■<p>Falling onto an outstretched hand</p> ■<p>Violent pulls on the arm</p> ■<p>Blows to the back of the arm</p> ■<p>Epileptic fits</p> ■<p>Rolling over in bed</p> ■<p>Sporting injuries</p> ■<p>Electric shocks</p>
