IAL vs PS for Anterior Shoulder Dislocations

20 mL of 1% Lidocaine will be injected into the joint of the dislocated shoulder. Afterwards, the physician will attempt to reduce the shoulder using a technique of his or her choice.

Procedural sedation using etomidate or propofol (physician's choice) will be performed. The dose of the drugs will also be left the treating physician. The physician will then attempt to reduce the shoulder using a technique of his or her choice.