Q: Which side is preferred to place Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filter at bedside, if femoral approach is selected?


Answer:  Right 

Frequently, in ICU patients are unstable to travel out of ICU and may necessitate the insertion of IVC filter at the bedside.  Firstly , before attempting femoral approach for IVC filter, DVT should be ruled in common femoral vein. If ruled out, the right femoral vein has a very direct course to the IVC. Placement of a filter from the left femoral vein may cause some tilting of the filter.