25-9: Inferior Vena Cava Filter Placement-Jugular Vein Access

How much Lidocaine is used?

Approximately 5 mL

the surgeon will inject 3-5mL of lidocaine 1%

• Placing an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is indicated for preventing pulmonary embolism (PE) because of DVT.

DVT is a disorder involving a thrombus in one of the deep veins of the body. The deep veins most affected are the iliac and femoral veins.

What dos the surgeon do before injecting lidocane?

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Which two deep veins are most affected during a jugular vein access?

Iliac Vein and Femoral Vein

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Used for emboli filter placement to prevent pulmonary embolism:

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC)