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Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) for Resuscitation Disclaimer: TEE examinations carry risks of complications and should only be performed in the appropriate clinical situation by a trained provider. This section does not provide a comprehensive overview of TEE but highlights the most useful views for resuscitation and diagnostic assistance in critically ill patients. It should be noted that TEE is complimentary to TTE, and for [...]
Rob Arntfield, MD, FRCPC and Atul Jaidka, MD, PGY2 takes us through the fundamentals of performing a transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). This video uses a live demonstration to introduce probe manipulation, how to obtain different views, and how to landmark for these different views. The techniques being presented will help you in performing goal-directed TEE in critically ill patients, whether it be for visualizing valvular [...]
Critical Care Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) For most point-of-care needs, one can do both basic and more advanced applications of echocardiography with transthoracic scanning. However, there ARE times whereby having ability to perform transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can be extremely helpful in the point-of-care. This is especially true when windows are hard to obtain in transthoracic echo (TTE) during a technically difficult study, or when a more sensitive and specific [...]
In this case a sudden deterioration in the emergency department prompts a TTE which shows some concerning physiology. It is not until the TEE is inserted, however, that the culprit disease can be identified. *Images courtesy of Dr. Drew Thompson, Division of EM, Western University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8gAObUA-vY Case Highlights: *TEE in the ED is valuable for critically ill patients *TEE has advanced diagnostic potential, including the identification [...]
The transesophageal approach echocardiography has numerous advantages for those providing resuscitation to the critically ill, including those with cardiac arrest. While the transthoracic approach is often quite useful, quality images in ventilated patients are more challenging. Thus, the reliable, high quality image acquisition of TEE is very attractive for the resus room. It is, however, the continuous nature of TEE - due to the probe [...]
The point of care, critical care ultrasound (CCUS) program at Western University has become enabled with transesophageal echo (TEE) capability. The arrival of new TEE transducers that function on the bedside, point of care machines in all our ICU’s will allow for expanded capabilities in properly trained hands. With several Critical Care Western program faculty (as well as some fellows) being trained in TEE use, [...]
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Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography Dr. Rob Arntfield, MD, FRCPC, gives us a comprehensive introduction to TEE, its indications, its scope, the pros and the cons and considerations for implementing the modality into your practice and/or program. Learn about why TEE isn't as intimidating as you think and how this could be a cornerstone in the resuscitation of the critically ill [...]
Role of POCUS DVT studies in different specialties, humbling moment in POCUS, renal TEE! We have another great episode for you guys! Today we discuss the role of DVT studies in different medical specialties. We then move on to discuss a humbling moment in point-of-care echocardiography which highlights the different roles of POCUS on the one hand and comprehensive cardiac echocardiography on [...]
Role of Point of care TEE for prosthetic valves, pleural effusion or ascites and the pulsatility index in transcranial doppler In this episode, we start by taking you through our take on the role of point of care TEE for prosthetic valves. We then discuss a case where looking beyond the pleura was important in identifying large volume ascites causing restriction of [...]
