Suturing of digital lacerations: digital block or local infiltration?
A prospective trial was carried out to assess the relative efficiency of digital block and local infiltration as methods of anaesthesia when suturing lacerations of the digits. A standard technique and questionnaire were applied to a consecutive group of 62 patients attending the Accident Department of the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Digital block was found to be a more effective technique than local infiltration for anaesthetising digital lacerations.
Robson
A K
AK
Department of Accident Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Bloom
P A
PA
D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods*; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009407:Nerve Block; D013536:Suture Techniques
D008012:Lidocaine