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DK2985_C000 1..28 - AlSharqia Echo Club

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148 Transesophageal <strong>Echo</strong>cardiographyInsufficient orno sedation• Hypertension• Anxiety• Retching + Valsalvamaneuver• Intrathoracic pressure• Central venous pressure• Pulmonary pressure• Arrhythmia• Ischemic eventAwake sedationCollaboration• Reduced sympathetic response• Reduce vagal reactionExcessive sedation• Respiratory depression• Desaturation• Hypoxemia• Gastric aspiration• Ischemic event• CardiodepressionFigure 7.5 The sedative agents have to be titrated for adequate performance of TEE and this titration is a delicate balance betweenno sedation and excessive sedation. Insufficient or absent sedation will lead primarily to cardiac symptoms such as tachycardia andhypertension. On the other hand, excessive sedation can lead to pulmonary symptoms such as respiratory depression and hypoxia.Figure 7.6(A) Linear fissure in the distal tip of the TEE probe (arrow). (B) Broken connector plate (arrow). (C, D) Broken casing.

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