Anest. intenziv. Med. 2002;13(6):286-288
Clinical Impact of Intraoperative Transesophageal EchocardiographyArticles
- 1 Oddělení kardiovaskulární chirurgie, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha, primář MUDr. P. Šebesta, CSc.
- 2 Anesteziologicko-resuscitační oddělení, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha, primář MUDr. M. Ročeň
Since 1990, transesophageal echocardiography has been spreading beyond echocardiographic laboratories to the everyday care of surgical andintensive care patients. Its effectiveness as a clinical monitor during anaesthesia and critical care has been well established. This article shows themain advantages and challenges of this rapidly evolving method.
Keywords: TEE; diagnosis; haemodynamics; kardiosurgery; anaesthesiology
Published: December 1, 2002 Show citation