Length of stay outcomes in patients receiving ketamine sedation versus Bier's block anaesthesia for procedural closed fracture reduction: A retrospective audit of paediatric emergency department patients.

Bier's block anaesthesia is a safe alternative to ketamine sedation for paediatric patients presenting to the ED with closed fractures. It is associated with reduced LOS and need for post-procedural observation. However, ketamine may remain preferable for younger paediatric patients, on whom it places fewer demands for cooperation.