Preceptorship in Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEEPS) Oct 24-26, 2016

October 24, 2016 to October 26, 2016

Participants in the Duke Intraoperative TEE Preceptorship spend one three-day session in the cardiac operating suites, observing techniques of intraoperative TEE and interpretation of images. Preceptee will participate in active discussions with cardiothoracic anesthesia faculty during live TEE imaging in the OR pre and post cardiopulmonary bypass. They will also learn how to troubleshoot difficult cases and enhance their decision-making skills in the operating room. Also, cases from pathology libraries will be used to augment the preceptorship experience.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this preceptorship, the learner should be better able to:

  1. Perform a comprehensive TEE exam. Assess global cardiac function and identify valvular pathology.
  2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of various imaging modalities including three- dimensional echocardiography.
  3. Apply echocardiographic information to enhance surgical decision- making and perioperative clinical management of the cardiac surgical patient.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 24.00 JA Credit - AH
Registration Opens: 
10/26/2016
Registration Expires: 
01/26/2017
Activity Starts: 
10/24/2016 - 7:30am EDT
Activity Ends: 
10/26/2016 - 4:30pm EDT
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Duke Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
United States

Alina Nicorara, MD, FASE
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Director, Perioperative TEE Service

Available Credit

  • 24.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 24.00 JA Credit - AH
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