Partial Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (P-REBOA) in a Pig Model (Sus scrota)

Abstract

Objectives: We investigated the hemodynamic and physiologic effects of partial Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) versus the current practiced complete REBOA (c-REBOA) technique. Methods: Fifteen Yorkshire-cross swine were subjected to 25% total blood volume loss. They were randomized to either c-REBOA, p-REBOA, or no intervention. Aortic pressures, visceral arterial pressures, and serum makers of ischemia were recorded throughout the experiment. P-REBOA was achieved by inflating the balloon catheter to generate a 50% pressure gradient across the balloon. Following balloon deflation, the experiment continued for 15 minutes to evaluate the effects of reperfusion. End organs were histologically examined. Results: Compared with no treatment, c-REBOA produced considerable increases in central aortic pressure after hemorrhage but also substantially higher levels of serum lactate, followed by a precipitous drop in blood pressures on balloon deflation. p-REBOA resulted in hemodynamic effects that were superior to control while maintaining a similar lactate profile. Histological analysis of intestinal mucosa revealed early necrosis and disruption of the villi with c-REBOA, but not in the p-REBOA and control group. Conclusion: p-REBOA may minimize the systemic physiologic insult and damage to tissues distal to the balloon .

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 14, 2015
Accession Number
AD1022767

Entities

People

  • Lucas Neff

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Blood
  • Blood Volume
  • Body Fluids
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Catheters
  • End Organs
  • Fluids And Secretions
  • Hemic And Immune Systems
  • Hemorrhage
  • Intervention
  • Ischemia
  • Memory Devices
  • Necrosis
  • Pressure Gradients
  • Vascular System Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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