Open AccessNovel technique for continuous pressure monitoring of esophageal balloon in balloon tamponade device for acute variceal bleed
Author(s) -
TorresGonzalez Brian H.,
Powell Thomas L.,
Yee Jennifer,
Hunold Katherine M.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of the american college of emergency physicians open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2688-1152
DOI - 10.1002/emp2.12725
Subject(s) - balloon tamponade , medicine , balloon , tamponade , bleed , perforation , surgery , radiology , esophageal varices , materials science , portal hypertension , punching , cirrhosis , metallurgy
Acute variceal bleeding is a life‐threatening emergency associated with high mortality. Balloon tamponade is required for refractory bleeding to allow stabilization for definitive therapy. Unfortunately, these devices are associated with iatrogenic complications such as esophageal necrosis and perforation. It is imperative to accurately measure the esophageal balloon pressure to limit these complications. We describe a novel technique for both initial and continuous pressure monitoring of the esophageal balloon.