IVCF in pediatrics

[sjasmd at aol.com]

i am not a fan of temporary filters but if you cannot anticoagulate, this might be useful. The temporary filter is small and soft so should mold to a small ivc. 
but i think in a small girl, getting it out will allow normal growth of the ivc


sal


-----Original Message-----
From: Jane Harper <janeharper at mac.com>
To: Trauma &amp; Critical Care mailing list <trauma-list at trauma.org>
Sent: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:38 pm
Subject: IVCF in pediatrics



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



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