You are trauma team leader in a tertiary ED receiving an unstable blunt trauma patient struck by a truck while riding a motorcycle. Pre-hospital care included RSI, bilateral finger thoracostomies, pelvic binder, and four units of O negative blood. The patient dies in ED. Review suggests REBOA may have helped.
State the main indication for REBOA.
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Complete the table for REBOA catheter placement.
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Aortic location |
Bleeding controlled |
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Name one (1) alternative to REBOA in this setting.
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Describe the surface anatomy of the common femoral artery.
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Your director asks you to prepare a business case for REBOA. State five (5) areas you would research.
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