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Critical Care Time

23. Resuscitative TEE with Dr. Ross Prager

May 6, 2024
Dr. Ross Prager, Resus-TEE expert, discusses the benefits of Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography in critical care, covering its role in assessing heart conditions, cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, and procedural guidance. The chapter also explores the risks and logistics of implementing Resus-TEE, setting up a ResusTE program, and medical legal considerations for Point of Care Ultrasound.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transesophageal Echocardiography assists in phenotyping shock, diagnosing heart failure, and guiding therapy.
  • TEE offers advantages like quick high-quality images, repeated assessments, and real-time reassessments during resuscitation.

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TE: an Invaluable Tool for Critical Care

Transisophageal Echocardiography (TE) emerges as a crucial tool for phenotyping shock in critical care. Its ability to quickly provide high-quality images assists in diagnosing RV and LV failure, guiding therapy with precision. TE allows diverse providers to address focus questions tailored to the patient's condition, making it valuable in assessing critically ill patients.

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