Nine-year experience with insertion of vena cava filters in the intensive care unit

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• 作者：B. Lauren Paton ; David G. Jacobs ; B. Todd Heniford ; Kent W. Kercher ; Marc Zerey ; Ronald F. Sing
• 关键词：Inferior vena cava filters ; Deep vein thrombosis ; Pulmonary embolism ; Bedside procedures
• 刊名：The American Journal of Surgery
• 出版年：2006
• 期刊代码：9_00029610
• 类别：med
• 出版时间：December 2006
• 卷：192
• 期：6
• 页码：795-800
• 文件大小：69 K

摘要

>Background

Vena cava filter insertion (VCF) is traditionally performed in a radiology suite or in the operating room. We reviewed our experience of bedside VCF insertion in the intensive care unit (ICU) performed by general surgeons.

Methods

A prospective, observational study of bedside VCF insertion in the ICU was performed by general surgeons between February 1996 and June 2005. Demographic data and procedural complications were recorded.

Results

Four hundred three patients underwent bedside VCF insertion. Complications included 1 groin hematoma, 2 misplacements, and a right ventricular perforation from a dilator requiring surgical repair. DVT occurred in 38 patients (8.5%); 14 occurred at the insertion site. There were 2 pulmonary embolisms (<1%) after VCF. Contrast-related renal failure occurred in 2 of the first 35 patients; carbon dioxide gas is now used for contrast in high-risk patients.

Conclusions

Bedside insertion of VCF in the ICU by surgeons is safe and effective.