A patient with a history of recurrent venous micro emboli is scheduled for an insertion of a Greenfield filter. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this procedure?
Select all that apply.
1. The filter can be inserted under fluoroscopy.
2. Mortality from the insertion of the filter is low.
3. The filter will need to be replaced every 6 months.
4. The patient may only need local anesthesia for the procedure.
5. The filter traps emboli while maintaining the patency of the vena cava.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
The Greenfield filter is widely used for its ability to trap emboli within its apex while maintaining patency of the vena cava. The filter can be inserted under fluoroscopy with local anesthesia. Mortality associated with the filter is very low. There is no information to support the frequency in which the filter needs to be replaced.
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