Vena Cava Filter Use in Trauma and Rates of Pulmonary Embolism, 2003-2015

Abstract

Despite a precipitous decline of VCF use in trauma, PE rates remained unchanged during this period. Taking this association into consideration, VCFs may have limited utility in influencing rates of PE. More judicious identification of at-risk patients is warranted to determine individuals who would most benefit from a VCF.