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Wiki IVC Filter Insertion Procedure

jesking

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Self teaching myself Vascular coding - any tips are appreciated!

ENERAL SURGERY PROCEDURE:
Guidance
Ultrasound.
IVC Filter Insertion Procedure
Approach: Percutaneous.

PROCEDURE INFORMATION:
Anesthesia Information
Anesthesia: 1% xylocaine.
Anesthesia method: as documented on anesthesia record.
Procedure Description
Estimated Blood Loss: Nil.
Drains: Not applicable.
Specimens Removed: Not applicable.
Complications: No complications.

Description:
Pt brought to OR placed supine. 10cc 1% lidocaine left groin. Left CFV entered under ultrasound. 5 Fr shealth placed. Crossover cathter used to cannulate right CFV. 5Fr 45cm pinnacle sheath placed REIV. 0.014 wire place into SFV. 0.014 IVUS catheter used to visulaize right SFV,CFV a;nd EIV. No evidence of invasive tumor. Acute appearing thrombus noted. Denali IVCF placed below renal veins.
 
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