REBOA
Pronunciation: REE-bow-ah
Also written as: REBOA — Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta
Minimally invasive procedure using an endovascular balloon to temporarily occlude the aorta in hemorrhagic shock.
Full Definition
Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) is an advanced trauma intervention where a balloon catheter is inserted via the femoral artery and inflated within the aorta to control life-threatening hemorrhage. This technique provides temporary hemostatic control while definitive surgical repair is performed. REBOA has become an important bridge therapy in exsanguinating trauma patients, particularly those with non-compressible torso hemorrhage.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize as an acronym; avoid expanding unnecessarily in clinical documentation
In Context
- "The trauma team deployed REBOA to achieve proximal control before emergency laparotomy." — Operative report
- "REBOA placement reduced the patient's systolic blood pressure drop during transport." — Emergency department documentation