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REBOA Zone Selection Guide
REBOA Strategy Guide
Identify Primary Hemorrhage Site
Selecting the suspected or confirmed site of life-threatening bleeding.
Contraindication Alert
REBOA is absolute contraindicated in suspected thoracic hemorrhage (e.g., aortic arch injury, cardiac tamponade).
Select Anatomy Above
Determine the source of hemorrhage to see the appropriate aortic occlusion zone and technical precautions.
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
When to Use
REBOA is a minimally invasive technique used to temporize life-threatening non-compressible torso hemorrhage (NCTH) below the diaphragm. It serves as a bridge to definitive surgical or interventional hemostasis. Proper zone selection is critical to maximize hemorrhage control while minimizing distal visceral ischemia.
Absolute Contraindication: Suspected or confirmed traumatic aortic dissection or intrathoracic hemorrhage (proximal to the balloon).
Related Scores in Practice
In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Abc Massive Transfusion Score, Pelvic Trauma Hemorrhage Risk, or the Resuscitative Thoracotomy Indications to formulate a comprehensive care plan.
