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Bedside Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters by a Medical Intensivist: Preliminary Results

Michael W. Haley, MD

Department of Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte North Carolina, Michael.haley{at}carolinashealthcare.org

A. Britton Christmas, MD

Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte North Carolina

Ronald F. Sing, DO, FACS, FCCP

Department of Surgery Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte North Carolina

The development of percutaneous techniques has allowed vena cava filters to be safely placed at the bedside. Such procedures appear uniquely suited for critically ill patients as they avoid the inherent risks associated with transportation. We report a ``medical intensivist's'' experience with the placement of 13 percutaneous vena cava filters. Vena cava filters were successfully placed in 12 of 13 patients as confirmed by postplacement venacavograms; 1 placement attempt was aborted because of a completely occluded inferior vena cava. These results suggest that with appropriate training and supervision, medical intensivists can safely insert vena cava filters in the intensive care unit setting. Such a practice appears safe, reduces patient risk associated with intrahospital transport, and may promote cost containment.

Key Words: pulmonary embolism • deep venous thrombosis • vena cava filter • intensivist

This version was published on March 1, 2009

Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, Vol. 24, No. 2, 144-147 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0885066608330122
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