resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion
Also written as: REBOA — Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta
Emergency endovascular technique using balloon catheter placement to control hemorrhage in severely injured trauma patients.
Full Definition
An advanced resuscitative technique where a balloon catheter is inserted via the femoral artery and positioned in the aorta to temporarily occlude blood flow below the level of injury, thereby controlling exsanguinating hemorrhage while surgical control is achieved. This procedure is typically reserved for patients in extremis with non-compressible torso hemorrhage and serves as a bridge to definitive surgical intervention.
Usage
Usage note: Always spell out the full term on first use, followed by the acronym REBOA in subsequent references.
In Context
- "Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion was deployed as a bridge to emergency laparotomy in the exsanguinating patient." — trauma resuscitation report
- "The patient's hemodynamic status improved immediately after resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion placement." — interventional procedure note