Inferior Venacava Filter Placement

Procedure Time
15-20 min.

Purpose
To evaluate and treat emboli in the venous system.

• Procedure
• Patient is taken to IPU for prep, IVs and labs drawn. Patient is then sent to Special Procedures.
• Radiologist will discuss the procedure and answer any questions.
• Patient is placed on table and prepped for Radiologist to access femoral vein and insert catheter and advance into the Inferior Venacava.
• Contrast will be injected to determine and confirm location of direct placement for filter and to measure venacava for proper filter.
• The filter is then properly prepped and inserted and deployed.
• Another contrast injection is done to isnure placement.
• Catheter is then removed and pressure held until bleeding has stopped.
• Patient is taken back to IPU for bed rest and observation for at least 4 hours.
• Patient must have someone drive him home.

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