Proposed indications for vena caval filter placement
| 1. Prophylaxis for PE in trauma patients |
| 2. Treatment of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients |
| 3. Prophylaxis for PE in high-risk orthopedic patients |
| 4. Pre- or postpulmonary embolectomy |
| 5. Prevention of PE in patients with extensive free-floating iliofemoral thrombi |
| 6. Prevention of PE in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and DVT |
| 7. Prevention of PE in patients with minimal cardiopulmonary reserve and DVT |
| 8. Treatment of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy |
| 9. Treatment of venous thromboembolism in organ transplant patients |
| 1. Prophylaxis for PE in trauma patients |
| 2. Treatment of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients |
| 3. Prophylaxis for PE in high-risk orthopedic patients |
| 4. Pre- or postpulmonary embolectomy |
| 5. Prevention of PE in patients with extensive free-floating iliofemoral thrombi |
| 6. Prevention of PE in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and DVT |
| 7. Prevention of PE in patients with minimal cardiopulmonary reserve and DVT |
| 8. Treatment of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy |
| 9. Treatment of venous thromboembolism in organ transplant patients |