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Risks and Logistics of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Resuscitation
This chapter delves into the risks associated with transesophageal echocardiography (TE) in resuscitative settings, highlighting the low likelihood of complications. It also covers the logistics of implementing resuscitative TEE in critical care practice, detailing probe cleaning, access, and training processes. The usage of TE in critical care settings by non-cardiologists is discussed, emphasizing the importance of proper training and its role in quick patient assessments for critically ill individuals.