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Transesophageal echocardiography probe shutdown in a patient with hyperthermia

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : Indian J Crit Care Med.

Source : Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Jan; 20:50-1.

Url : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4759995/

Campus : Faridabad

Year : 2016

Abstract : The use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has been increasing over the past few years. It is considered a semi-invasive monitor and a safe diagnostic device. Though complications are rare, they must be known to operators who frequently perform TEE. TEE probes are known to cause tissue heating and damage on prolonged use. In this case report, we describe shutdown of the transesophageal probe in our patient with high-grade fever.

Cite this Research Publication : Saluja V, Singh G, Pandey C .Transesophageal echocardiography probe shutdown in a patient with hyperthermia. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2016 Jan; 20:50-1

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