Technical limitations of REBOA in a patient with exsanguinating pelvic crush trauma: a case report.

Conclusion: REBOA can be a useful adjunct but there is a major limitation with potential vascular injury after pelvic trauma. In these situations, cross-clamping the proximal aorta or pre-peritoneal pelvic packing as "traditional" approaches of hemorrhage control during resuscitation may be the most considerable methods for temporary stabilization in severely injured trauma patients. More clinical and cadaveric studies are needed to further understand indications and limitations of REBOA after severe pelvic trauma. PMID: 31285757 [PubMed]

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Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - July 11, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Özkurtul O, Staab H, Osterhoff G, Ondruschka B, Höch A, Josten C, Fakler JKM Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research