Transesophageal Echocardiogram TEE - SonoSim Ultrasound Training

Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Advanced Clinical Ultrasound Training

Learn about the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest. Resuscitative TEE indications, regional anatomy, echocardiographic anatomy, echocardiographic technique, and complications will be discussed. The course also reviews imaging tips, possible complications and risks, and benefits of resuscitative TEE. Develop the requisite cognitive task awareness and visuospatial skills foundation to build upon when learning how to perform TEE for resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest.
CME Credits:
4
Cases:
4
Price US$899.00
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Each SonoSim module contains:

  • A Didactic, Cloud-Based, Multimedia Course
  • Real-Time Knowledge Checks & a Mastery Test
  • A Series of Hands-On, Real Patient Scanning Cases Accessed with the SonoSimulator® Ultrasound Probe

The SonoSimulator Ultrasound Probe is a one-time purchase and is your access key to the SonoSim modules you license annually. License to each module is purchased in the first year, and maintained with an annual membership fee. Keep scanning and maintain all your member benefits, including annual access to all your modules, with your low annual membership fee of $295 (complimentary in your first year).

Course Highlights

SonoSim cloud-based, multimedia, didactic courses are created by leading ultrasound experts, and are internet accessible immediately after purchase, on any device. There are knowledge checks with real-time feedback throughout each course, as well as a Mastery Test that is automatically graded.

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Use of Transesophageal Echocardiography ( TEE ) in Resuscitation
  • Regional Anatomy Relevant to TEE
  • Echocardiographic Anatomy & Key Positions
  • Echocardiographic Technique & Considerations
  • Imaging Tips & Pitfalls when Performing TEE
  • TEE Case Studies of use in Acute Coronary Syndrome, Massive Pulmonary Embolism and Aortic Dissection

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The SonoSimulator® helps develop and maintain the critical visuomotor and visuospatial skills that are central to image acquisition and interpretation with real patient imagery, expert tutorials on-demand, and real-time feedback on success.

The 2 real patient scanning cases & 2 SkillBox cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Adult Only, Male & Female
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Develop Visuospatial Skills & Cognitive Task Awareness Needed to Manipulate a TEE Transducer & Acquire the Imaging Angles Necessary to Achieve Desired TEE Views
  • Doppler & Imaging Modes: Color-Flow Doppler
  • Scanning Approaches: Intra-Oral, Upper-Esophageal, Mid-Esophageal, Transgastric, Distal-Thoracic Aorta, Mid-Thoracic Aorta, Proximal-Thoracic Aorta, Upper Esophageal Aortic Arch
  • Transducer Types: TEE
  • Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal, Simulated TEE Probe Tip Flexion, Extension, Imaging Transducer Angle Changes, & Rotation Controls, Keyboard/Mouse Controls (SonoSimulator Ultrasound Probe still required for license)

Continued Medical Education

The Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE): Advanced Clinical Module provides an introduction to “resuscitative TEE,” the use of transesophageal echocardiography in the resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest. TEE provides high-resolution visualization of cardiac anatomy due to the close proximity of the transducer to the heart and avoidance of impediments to ultrasound signal transmission, such as bone and aerated structures. The course begins with a short discussion on the evolution of the use of echocardiography during cardiac arrest and the imaging objectives of resuscitative TEE. Then a brief review is provided of relevant anatomy and echocardiographic imaging planes. Echocardiographic anatomy pertinent to resuscitative TEE is detailed. A section on echocardiographic technique discusses TEE probes and controls, procedure considerations, imaging conventions, and image acquisition. The course concludes with imaging tips and pitfalls, a few case studies, and a summary of salient teaching points.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians, and SonoSim, Inc. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 4 hours of ACEP Category I credit.

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