REBOA
Pronunciation: REE-bow-ah
Also written as: REBOA — Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta, a temporary hemorrhage control technique for trauma patients.
Full Definition
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a minimally invasive procedure used to temporarily control hemorrhage in trauma patients with severe abdominal or pelvic bleeding. A balloon catheter is inserted through the femoral artery and inflated in the aorta to reduce blood flow distal to the occlusion site. This technique serves as a bridge to definitive surgical repair and can be used as an alternative to resuscitative thoracotomy in select cases. The procedure requires careful timing as prolonged occlusion can lead to ischemic complications.
Usage
Usage note: Always spell out on first use in clinical documents.
In Context
- "REBOA was deployed in Zone I to control massive pelvic hemorrhage." — Trauma surgery operative report
- "The patient's hemodynamics improved immediately following REBOA placement." — Emergency department note