Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) successfully used in interhospital transport

Heliyon. 2024 Jan 24;10(3):e24525. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24525. eCollection 2024 Feb 15.

Abstract

Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is primarily utilized in traumatic noncompressible torso hemorrhage as a temporary approach to buying time until a definite intervention could be obtained. REBOA is mostly reported in inhospital or prehospital settings. Its interhospital transfer use remains controversial. In this report, we present a case with pelvic fracture and hemorrhagic shock who underwent REBOA placement and was transferred from a local hospital to a trauma center successfully for further surgical intervention.

Keywords: Interhospital transfer; Ischemia time; Major trauma; Pelvic fracture; Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA).

Publication types

  • Case Reports