Inspired by War Zones, Balloon Device May Save Civilians From Fatal Blood Loss

Developed to save victims of battlefield trauma, a plastic tube with a balloon at its tip can give doctors precious time to halt internal bleeding.

Source: NYT Health - June 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: DENISE GRADY Tags: Medical Devices Surgery and Surgeons Pelvis Bellevue Hospital Center ER-Reboa catheter Source Type: news