Performance of a Novel Temporary Arterial Shunt in a Military-Relevant Controlled Hemorrhage Swine Model

Abstract

In military trauma, temporary vascular shunts (TVSs) restore arterial continuity until delayed vascular reconstruction, often for a period of hours. A novel US Air Force developed trauma specific vascular injury shunt (TS-VIS) incorporates an accessible sideport for intervention or monitoring which may improve patency under adverse hemodynamic conditions. Our objective was to evaluate TS-VIS patency in the setting of volume-limited resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2021
Accession Number
AD1130703

Entities

People

  • David S. Kauvar
  • David W. Schechtman
  • Jason M. Rall
  • Justin J. Sleeter
  • Kyle S. Stigall
  • Perry E. Blough
  • Sarah B. Thomas

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analgesia
  • Anticoagulants
  • Arteries
  • Blood
  • Blood Flow
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Processes
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Casualties
  • Combat Casualty Care
  • Dwell Time
  • Health Services
  • Hemorrhage
  • Hemorrhagic Shock
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Therapy
  • United States
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Vascular System Injuries
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.