Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography in Critical Care

The chapter explores the utilization of resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography (TE) in critical care, highlighting its importance in assessing various heart conditions in emergency settings. It emphasizes the shift in TE from cardiology-exclusive tool to a crucial asset in emergency and critical care for diverse medical professionals to evaluate critically ill patients with specific focus questions. The benefits of using TE in cardiac arrest, undifferentiated shock, trauma, and procedural guidance like ECMO cannulation are discussed, showcasing its real-time physiological and anatomical insights for improved patient outcomes.