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Led by Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine · Updated on 2026-05-08
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This research aims to find simple external body landmarks that can reliably predict the correct depth for inserting an esophageal probe. Accurate placement in the lower third of the esophagus is important for precise core temperature monitoring. The study focuses on adult ICU patients who need transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as part of their clinical care. The Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine is sponsoring this observational study. Participants will undergo clinically needed transesophageal echocardiography, which will be used as the gold standard to confirm correct esophageal probe placement. During the procedure, researchers will measure several external anatomical points to predict insertion depth and compare these predictions with TEE-confirmed probe positions. The study will analyze how well the landmark-based method agrees with the TEE standard. Throughout the study, adult ICU patients will be evaluated during their routine TEE procedure. Researchers will collect anatomical measurements and confirm probe positions to assess accuracy. The main outcome is the agreement between the predicted insertion depth and the actual depth confirmed by TEE. The study will monitor results during the procedure period, supporting better methods for esophageal temperature monitoring in critical care.
CONDITIONS
ESOTIP-TEE: Defining an Easy Landmark to Guide Correct Esophageal Probe Placement With Transesophageal Echocardiography
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
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1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Periprocedural
During clinically indicated transesophageal echocardiography, probe position is verified and multiple anatomical measurements are recorded to determine correct insertion depth.
1 visit (in-person)
Total: 1 location
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F. Tappeiner Hospital
Merano, BZ, Italy, 39012
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Simon Rauch, MD, PhD
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OBSERVATIONAL
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Giulia Roveri, Tomas Dal Cappello, Alex Hofer...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41035569