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The end of balloons? Our take on the UK-REBOA trial.
- Source :
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Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine [Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med] 2023 Oct 31; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 69. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 31. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is increasingly used. The recently published UK-REBOA trial aimed to investigate patients suffering haemorrhagic shock and randomized to standard care alone or REBOA as adjunct to standard care and concludes that REBOA may increase the mortality.<br />Main Body: In this commentary we try to balance the discussion on use of REBOA and address limitations in the UK-REBOA trial that may have influenced the outcome of the study.<br />Conclusion: The situation is complex, and the patients are in extremis. In summary, we do not think this is the end of balloons.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1757-7241
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine
- Publication Type :
- Editorial & Opinion
- Accession number :
- 37908007
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-023-01142-5