Comprehensive TEE Exam

Question 1

Explain the movements of the TEE probe

Answer 1

Anteflex vs Retroflex

Flex to right vs Flex to the Left

Turn to the Right vs Turn to the Left

Advance vs Withdraw

Multiplane may Rotate forward vs rotate back.

Question 2

Explain the 4 views of the mitral valve and what angles they are found at.

Answer 2

4Ch at 0 deg

Mid Commissural at 45 deg

2 Ch at 90 deg

3Ch at 135 deg

Question 3

Another name for midesophageal long axis view?

Answer 3

Midesophageal 3 chamber view.

Question 4

Transducer angle for ME Ascending Aorta LAX view vs ME Ascending Aorta SAX view?

Answer 4

LAX view go 90-110 deg

SAX view go 0-30 deg

Question 5

Explain how to get the ME Right Pulmonary Vein View.

Answer 5

Transducer angle 0-30 deg. Advance from the ME Ascending aorta SAX view. Turn clockwise

Question 6

Explain how to get the ME modified Bicaval TV view.

Answer 6

Transducer angle 50-70 deg (less than Bicaval view), Turn to the right.

Question 7

Explain how to get the Transgastric RV basal view

Answer 7

0-20 deg angle. Anteflex

Question 8

Explain how to get the Transgastric RV inflow-outflow view

Answer 8

Transducer angle 0-20 deg. Right Flex.