Simulation-Based Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography Training for Emergency Medicine Residents

Authors

August Felix, Maine Medical Center
Andrew Fried, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Jessica Hathaway, Maine Medical CenterFollow
Tania D. Strout, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maine Medical Center Tufts University School of Medicine Portland Maine USA.Follow

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Description

Introduction: Resuscitative TEE is an emerging tool in the cardiac arrest tool-box, and can improve outcomes in OHCA.

• Identifies reversible causes

• Decreases time off chest

• Evaluates compression efficacy

• Improves assessment during pulse-checks

• Simulation training can prepare EM residents to obtain and interpret TEE views on a live patient.

Institution/Department

Emergency Medicine, Simulation, Maine Medical Center

Publication Date

5-2023

Publisher

MaineHealth

City

Portland

Keywords

Emergency Medicine, Simulation, Medical Education, Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography, OHCA

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Medical Education

Comments

August Felix- Resident

Recommended Citation

Felix, August; Fried, Andrew; Hathaway, Jessica; and Strout, Tania D., "Simulation-Based Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography Training for Emergency Medicine Residents" (2023). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2023. 17.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2023/17