Use of Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Trauma

Venous thromboembolisms, specifically pulmonary embolisms (PEs), represent a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly within the setting of trauma. According to the literature, PEs are the most common cause of in-hospital death; however, this condition can be prevented with a...

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Published inSultan Qaboos University medical journal Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 82 - 85
Main Authors Ahmed A. Naiem, Alreem K. Al-Hinai, Rashid Al-Sukaiti, Hani Al-Qadhi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sultan Qaboos University 01.02.2016
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inferior vena cava filters
thromboembolisms
trauma
veins
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Summary:Venous thromboembolisms, specifically pulmonary embolisms (PEs), represent a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly within the setting of trauma. According to the literature, PEs are the most common cause of in-hospital death; however, this condition can be prevented with a variety of prophylactic and therapeutic measures. This article aimed to examine current evidence on the use, indications for prophylaxis, outcomes and complications of prophylactic inferior vena cava filters in trauma patients.
ISSN:2075-051X
2075-0528
DOI:10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.015