September FY25

[kristenhorsman]

The September article is presented by Aileen Mendez and focuses on the use of TEE during cardiac arrest. 

You can find the article here.

Please answer the following two questions:

1. What are 3 potential positives used for TEE to improve outcomes during cardiac resuscitation/arrest?



2. What are 3 reasons the use of TTE is not optimum during resuscitation/arrest?

Include external factors or patient factors

[Benjamin Waldbaum]

1.) a. real-time feedback on the delivery of chest compressions b.) identification of reversible pathologies and c.) guidance of resuscitative procedures


2.) a.) possible damage to TEE probe b.) recognized limitations of TEE in cardiac arrest due to compressions, inotropic medications, and pathophysiology of cardiac arrest c.) medical legal considerations when practicing beyond the current standard of care\

[kels]

1.)


"potential to optimize the quality of chest compressions, shorten cardiopulmonary resuscitation interruptions, guide resuscitative procedures, and provides a continuous image of myocardial activity"



2.) "limitation of the use of TTE during cardiac arrest is the technical difficulty in obtaining adequate cardiac windows. Several factors, including the limited time available during chest compressions, may decrease the use and quality of TTE during resuscitation of cardiac arrest patient"

"risk whenever practicing beyond the local standard-of-care"

"increase risk of damage to the transducer. Anecdotal evidence suggests that TEE transducers can withstand these forces without damage; however, the manufacturer’s recommendations and warranty should be consulted"