Control of life-threatening haemorrhage from the neck: a new indication for balloon tamponade.
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Abstract
We report the use of a Foley catheter, placed through the wound, to provide balloon tamponade of major bleeding from the neck and supraclavicular fossae. In 10 consecutive explorations for exsanguinating injury in these regions balloon tamponade was used eight times, and was judged to be fully effective in four patients, partly effective in one, and ineffective in three patients.
Medical subject headings
- Balloon Occlusion
- Catheterization
- Hemorrhage
- Neck Injuries
- Wounds, Gunshot
- Wounds, Stab