Ann Emerg Med. 2018 Aug;72(2):225-226

# Breaking down silos: the joint statement about the clinical use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) warrants revision.

Qasim Z, DuBose J, Rasmussen T, Teeter W

Brenner et al recently published a joint statement between the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and the American College of Emergency Physicians on the clinical use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA). The statement created concern in both civilian and military communities by its—in our opinion—overly restrictive message and notable omissions.