Study of Focused Transesophageal Echocardiography TEE in Critically Ill Adults During Emergency and Intensive Care Resuscitation

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the clinical impact and safety of focused, point-of-care transesophageal echocardiography TEE in critically-ill patients receiving care in emergency and intensive care settings. The study targets adults over 18 years old who receive focused TEE as part of their routine clinical care, specifically during critical illness such as cardiac arrest or shock. It seeks to better understand how TEE is used and its effects in these urgent medical situations. The study observes several groups of critically-ill patients receiving TEE during different clinical scenarios, including out-of-hospital and in-hospital cardiac arrest, evaluation of undifferentiated shock or acute hemodynamic decompensation, hemodynamic monitoring, and procedural guidance for interventions like pacemaker placement or extracorporeal life support. This is an observational study where TEE is used as part of usual care, and the study collects data to characterize its application and safety. Participants involvement includes collecting clinical information from admission until hospital discharge or death, up to 12 weeks. The study records details on TEE use, clinical indications, findings, complications, and patient outcomes. Researchers will assess the clinical impact and safety of TEE in these settings and analyze its use in patients with shock or cardiac arrest. The study aims to facilitate collaboration and data sharing among institutions to support research in emergency and critical care.

Resuscitative TEE Collaborative Registry