Vena cava filters
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Randomized trials are needed to determine the effectiveness of VCFs in preventing pulmonary embolisms in patients who have sustained a traumatic injury, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality concludes in Nov. 16 report on venous thromboembolism prevention. Observational studies of VCFs have shown lower rates of PE, but rate of adverse events related to the devices should be evaluated