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ESOTIP-TEE: Defining an Easy Landmark to Guide Correct Esophageal Probe Placement With Transesophageal Echocardiography
Led by Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine · Updated on 2026-05-08
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This prospective observational study aims to identify simple external anatomical landmarks that allow reliable prediction of correct esophageal probe insertion depth. Accurate placement in the lower third of the esophagus is essential for reliable core temperature monitoring. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) will be used as the reference standard to confirm correct probe position. The study will evaluate the agreement between landmark-based insertion depth and TEE-confirmed placement in adult ICU patients undergoing clinically indicated TEE.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ESOTIP-TEE: Defining an Easy Landmark to Guide Correct Esophageal Probe Placement With Transesophageal Echocardiography
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult (6518 years) patients admitted to the ICU
- Clinical indication to perform a transesophageal echocardiography
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
F. Tappeiner Hospital
Merano, BZ, Italy, 39012
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Research Team
S
Simon Rauch, MD, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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