ED Laparotomy & REBOA
In this month's episode, we were once again joined by Professor Mark Fitzgerald, Director of The Alfred Trauma Service, & Dr Joseph Mathew, Emergency & Trauma Physician to discuss a recent case of ED laparotomy as well as a broader discussion on the utility of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA).
(We had full consent from the patient to put the details of this case up)
The Case
A 45 year motorcyclist who was involved in a high energy, high speed motorbike accident - resulting in exsanguinating lower limb and pelvic trauma.
Trauma Series X-rays:
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Further Reading
EMCrit Podcast 170 - The ER REBOA Catheter
EMCrit Podcast 133 - The First Pre-Hospital REBOA