IVCF in pediatrics

Jane Harper janeharper at mac.com
Thu Jul 3 03:38:59 BST 2008


We currently have a 14 year old patient with an extensive cerebral bleed and
a complex pelvic fracture.  How would you handle DVT prophylaxis?  Do any of
you have experience in using IVC filters in pediatric patients?  She's a
small 14 year old.

Thanks in advance.

Jane
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Jane Harper, PhD(c), RN, APN
Trauma Nurse Practitioner, Rockford, IL





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