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

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

• Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA)
• Major trauma
• Pelvic fracture
• Interhospital transfer
• Ischemia time