RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in Canada: a context-specific position paper from the Canadian Collaborative for Urgent Care Surgery (CANUCS)
JF Canadian Journal of Surgery
JO CAN J SURG
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP E310
OP E316
DO 10.1503/cjs.015319
VO 65
IS 3
A1 Bradley, Nori L.
A1 Leeper, W. Robert
A1 Roberts, Derek
A1 Ball, Chad G.
A1 Beckett, Andrew
A1 Engels, Paul
A1 Joos, Emilie
A1 Khwaja, Kosar
A1 Kirkpatrick, Andrew
A1 Lampron, Jacinthe
A1 Minor, Sam
A1 Parry, Neil
A1 Rezende, Joao Neto
A1 Widder, Sandy
A1 Ahmed, Najma
A1 Gillman, Lawrence
A1 Gomez, David
A1 Hameed, Morad
A1 Kim, Michael
A1 Murphy, Patrick
A1 Nenshi, Rahima
A1 Rice, Timothy
A1 Vogt, Kelly
YR 2022
UL http://canjsurg.ca/content/65/3/E310.abstract
AB Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a well-described intervention for noncompressible torso hemorrhage. Several Canadian centres have included REBOA in their hemorrhagic shock protocols. However, REBOA has known complications and equipoise regarding its use persists. The Canadian Collaborative on Urgent Care Surgery (CANUCS) comprises surgeons who provide acute trauma care and leadership in Canada, with experience in REBOA implementation, use, education and research. Our goal is to provide evidence- and experience-based recommendations regarding institutional implementation of a REBOA program, including multidisciplinary educational programs, attention to device and care pathway logistics, and a robust quality assurance program. This will allow Canadian trauma centres to maximize patient benefits and minimize risks of this potentially life-saving technology.