Development of an adaptable, soft robot with an aortic diameter sensor to modulate blood flow in an extreme biological environment

Background: Resuscitatile endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA), is a life saving intervention employed during heavy internal bleeding in the pelvis and abdomen. A balloon is inserted into the aorta to prevent distal blood flow.

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