Transthoracic echocardiography for perioperative haemodynamic monitoring.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is valuable for perioperative monitoring in patients at risk from haemodynamic disturbance. However, its use is not practicable in patients undergoing surgical procedures under regional anaesthesia. We describe two cases showing that transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) has the same advantages as TOE and thus may be valuable for monitoring awake patients. TTE should be considered when extended perioperative haemodynamic monitoring is needed but TOE is not possible.
Medical subject headings
- Cesarean Section
- Heart Diseases
- Monitoring, Intraoperative
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular