Ultrasound assessment is useful for evaluating balloon volume of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta

ConclusionThe diastolic peak velocity in the femoral artery disappeared when %BV was  >  80%. Evaluation of the femoral artery pressure by pulse wave Doppler may predict the degree of P-REBOA without invasive arterial monitoring.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research