Trauma embolisation – time matters!
In an emergency trauma situation, the primary goal is to stabilise the patient, stop the bleeding and minimise the chance of any recurrent haemorrhage – all in the quickest possible time and without risking further injury to the patient.
> 45 years
Trauma is the leading cause of death worldwide in people below 45.1
30 – 40%
Uncontrolled haemorrhage accounts for 30-40% of trauma mortality.
Uncontrolled haemorrhage accounts for 30-40% of trauma mortality, so rapid identification of the haemorrhage and early intervention is key.
Trauma embolisation – interventional radiology makes a difference
With trauma comes the challenge of not knowing what patient is coming in with – there is no history. There is a lot of detective work involved and a real team effort is required to making sure patients have the best possible outcome.
Podcast: Time matters in trauma setting
Hepatic and splenic trauma embolisation
In this podcast, Dr. Elika Kashef discusses the importance of multidisciplinary, team-based care in hepatic & splenic trauma cases. Her insights include tips, key learnings & device selection considerations to achieve fast and efficient embolisation.
The role of the IR is crucially important in stopping bleeding fast via minimally invasive procedures. Solid organs are the most likely to be injured.
Trauma: solid organs are the most likely to be injured
Most common injuries
60-70%
Blunt force
30 – 40%
Penetration
Trauma embolisation – real-world cases
Explore the bleeding patient case collection where peers from around Europe and Middle East share their best-practices to further advance patient care and provide safe and effective treatment.
Emergency Embolisation
Case Collection
View real-world case studies where the prompt intervention of the IR has proved vital in giving trauma patients the best possible chance of survival.
Trauma embolisation – the right tools for the job
In high-pressure situations such as trauma and bleeding management, you need to be sure your tools won’t let you down
Boston Scientific offers proven trauma and haemorrhage embolisation solutions for every case, every step of the way, giving you versatility and performance you can rely on.
FATHOMTM Steerable Guidewires
Turn-for-turn torque control to enhance responsiveness and maneuverability. Fathom is 5 times more torqueable than competitor products.
Boston Scientific’s access and delivery solutions are designed for super selective embolisation to navigate you exactly where you need to go to stop the bleeding.
DirexionTM Torqueable Microcatheters
Great torque and steerability which enhance repositioning of tip without a wire to save time.
Boston Scientific’s established coil portfolio offers you the clinical versatility and confidence you need.
InterlockTM 18
Thrombogenicity – Fibers are best in class and decrease the time required to reach complete occlusion of the vessel.
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