# Utilization of a paediatric feeding tube for temporary arterial revascularisation/vascular salvage in traumatic extremity injury within a regional hospital setting

## TL;DR

A 16-year-old girl's injured artery was temporarily repaired using a pediatric feeding tube in a regional hospital due to lack of specialized resources.

## Contribution

A novel use of a pediatric feeding tube as a temporary vascular shunt in managing arterial trauma in non-specialized hospitals.

## Key findings

- A pediatric feeding tube was successfully used as a temporary shunt for arterial revascularization.
- The approach allowed limb salvage without transfer to a specialized trauma center.
- The case highlights the importance of resourcefulness in managing vascular trauma in regional hospitals.

## Abstract

We present the management of a 16-year-old female patient with a complete transection of the right brachial artery, following a close-range high velocity penetrating gunshot wound. Due to the unique challenges posed in a regional setting, lack of formal vascular expertise on-site, and inability to transfer to a vascular trauma centre, a Temporary Intravascular Shunt was employed using a paediatric feeding tube to revascularise the limb. This article highlights the successful temporary revascularization approach and the importance of resourcefulness in managing complex vascular trauma in non-specialized centres.