Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
Overview
- Hemorrhage is a leading cause of trauma-related mortality
- REBOA has been proposed as a less invasive alternative to resuscitative thoracotomy
- Research is ongoing, but has yet to demonstrate a mortality benefit[1]
Indications
- Non-compressible truncal hemorrhage
- Traumatic cardiac arrest
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
Complications
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Morrison JJ, Galgon RE, Jansen JO, et al. A systematic review of the use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in the management of hemorrhagic shock. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016 Feb;80(2):324-34.