Zone 3 REBOA does not provide hemodynamic benefits during nontraumatic cardiac arrest

Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) may be a novel intervention to improve cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) quality during cardiac arrest. Zone 1 supraceliac aortic occlusion improves coronary and cerebral blood flow. It is unknown if Zone 3 occlusion distal to the renal arteries offers a similar physiologic benefit while maintaining blood flow to organs above the point of occlusion.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - June 17, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Craig D. Nowadly, Guillaume L. Hoareau, J. Kevin Grayson, M. Austin Johnson Source Type: research