Scand J Trauma Resus
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Oct 2023
Editorial Randomized Controlled TrialThe end of balloons? Our take on the UK-REBOA trial.
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. ⋯ The situation is complex, and the patients are in extremis. In summary, we do not think this is the end of balloons.