Feasibility of REBOA-resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta-in trauma-related noncompressible torso hemorrhage at two metropolitan trauma centers

Noncompressible torso hemorrhage (NCTH) involving the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic regions from both blunt and penetrating trauma is recognized as a major cause of potentially preventable death. These patients have injuries not amenable to standard hemorrhage control techniques (tourniquets,