Inferior vena cava filters in the intensive care unit population: single center experience in the united arab emirates
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Introduction Pharmacological prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism using low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has become a standard measure in the intensive care unit (ICU) [1-3]. Risk factors in these patients include critical illness, mechanical ventilation, sedative medications and central venous catheter insertion [2]. In cases where pharmacological prophylaxis is not feasible, inferior vena cava filters (IVCF) have been recommended [1].
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