There are 28 recommended views for a comprehensive TEE examination (Hahn et al. 2013). The basic perioperative TEE study as described by the American Society of Echocardiography (Reeves et al. 2013) includes 11 views (8 ME, 1 TG & 2 Des Ao). There are numerous variations of TEE views described for a focused or resuscitative TEE study. These range from 4 to 16 views.
The ME 5C view (0-10°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus behind the LA
The ME 4C view (10-20°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus at a depth of approximately 30-35cm.
The ME Mitral Comm view (50-70°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus behind the LA.
The ME 2C view (80-100°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus. The multiplane angle is rotated to…
The ME LAX view (120-140°) is obtained by positioning the probe in the mid-esophagus. The multiplane angle is rotated to…
The ME AV LAX view (120-140°) is obtained by withdrawing the probe slightly from the ME LAX view.
The ME Asc Ao LAX view (120-140°) is obtained by withdrawing the probe slightly from the ME AV LAX view.…
From the ME AV ascending aorta view, backward transducer rotation to approximately 0-30 degrees results in the ME ascending aorta…
From the ME ascending aorta SAX view, advancing the probe and turning to the right (clockwise) will result in the…