Prospective implementation of an algorithm for bedside intravascular ultrasound-guided filter placement in critically ill patients Christopher D. Killingsworth, MD, Steven M. Taylor, MD, Mark A. Patterson, MD, Jordan A. Weinberg, MD, Gerald McGwin, MS, PhD, Sherry M. Melton, MD, Donald A. Reiff, MD, Jeffrey D. Kerby, MD, Loring W. Rue, MD, William D. Jordan, MD, Marc A. Passman, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 51, Issue 5, Pages 1215-1221 (May 2010) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.12.041 Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig Prospectively implemented decision algorithm for intravascular ultrasound–guided bedside filter placement in critically ill patients. DVT, Deep venous thrombosis; ESRD, end-stage renal disease; GCS, Glasgow coma scale; ICU, intensive care unit; IVC, inferior vena cava; MR, magnetic resonance; PE, pulmonary embolism; PUD, peptic ulcer disease; VTE, venous thromboembolism. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010 51, 1215-1221DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2009.12.041) Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions