Tea-E-E ppt. Newby (TEE) Flashcards
1
Q
Physiology:
what is the Vibration of physical medium?
A
Sound
2
Q
Physiology:
what is the peak pressure of sound wave?
A
- Amplitude
3
Q
Physiology:
what is the cycles per second? what is it measured in?
A
- Frequency
- Hertz
4
Q
Physiology:
how is wavelength measures?
A
trough to trough
5
Q
Physiology:
what is the freq of US?
A
- > 20,000 Hz (2-10 MHz)
6
Q
Physiology:
what is the capcity for transmitting sound?
A
Acoustic impedance
7
Q
Physiology:
what is the order of acoustic impedance from smallest to largest?
A
Air
(All Little Boys Master Bate)
8
Q
Physiology:
sound waves are what 3 things?
A
- reflected
- Refracted
- Attenuated
9
Q
Physiology:
what is reflected?
A
measured accuratly
10
Q
Physiology:
what is refracted
A
artifact
11
Q
Physiology:
what is attenuated?
A
steady loss
12
Q
TEE: indications
name the 3 indications
A
- Assess volume status
- Assess wall motion, anatomy
- Assess for pathology
- valves, vessels, extracardiac
13
Q
TEE: Contraindications
what are the contraindications?
A
- Coagulopathy
- Esophageal mass/stricture
- Varices
- Zenkers diverticulum
- Prior sx/ interventions
- unexpected complications (i dont get this one)
14
Q
thats it is was a short one
A
whooo hoo
