Episode notes
In this recap from our 12th Annual Update Course in Pediatric Surgery, Lizzy Lee introduces a thought-provoking session on Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Aortic Occlusion (REBOA) for pediatric trauma patients, featuring Drs. Regan Williams and Katie Russell. This emerging technique is categorized as both a Black Diamond (unproven) and Blue Square (newer) practice, sparking valuable discussion among trauma surgeons.
Key Points Discussed:
- What is REBOA? A life-saving procedure used to control bleeding by inflating a balloon in the aorta, buying time for surgical intervention.
- Pediatric Use Challenges: REBOA is rarely performed in pediatric hospitals, making rapid application difficult, and there is no clear survival advantage in pediatric cases.
- Clinical ...
Keywords
pediatric surgerysome4pedsurglaparotomyREBOAResuscitative Endovascular Balloon Aortic OcclusionResuscitativeEndovascularBalloonAorticOcclusionresuscitative thoracotomy