TY - JOUR AU - Naiem, Ahmed A. AU - Al-Hinai, Alreem K. AU - Al-Sukaiti, Rashid AU - Al-Qadhi, Hani PY - 2020/12/27 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Use of Prophylactic Inferior Vena Cava Filters in Trauma JF - Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal JA - Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J VL - 16 IS - 1 SE - Continuing Medical Education DO - 10.18295/squmj.2016.16.01.015 UR - https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2114 SP - 82-85 AB - <span>Venous thromboembolisms, specifically pulmonary embolisms (PEs), represent a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, particularly within the setting of trauma. According to the literature, PEs are the most common cause of in-hospital death; however, this condition can be prevented with a variety of prophylactic and therapeutic measures. This article aimed to examine current evidence on the use, indications for prophylaxis, outcomes and complications of prophylactic inferior </span><span>vena cava</span><span> filters in trauma patients.</span><br /><br /><br /> ER -