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TOE - Practical (MEDI90141)

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After completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge and skill to insert and clean a transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) probe and how to perform a focused TOE examination, interpret and write a structured report on the assessment of haemodynamic state and cardiac pathology using two dimensional and colour flow Doppler. Students will perform, interpret, write a report and submit a log-book of at least 15 focused TOE studies on simulators and/or patients with a wide range of pathology and interpret and report an additional 10 online focused TOE studies.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Comprehensively understand the indications, uses and limitations of transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) in assessment of cardiac pathology and haemodynamic state
  • Safely insert and clean a transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) probe
  • Perform, interpret and write a structured report of the haemodynamic state and cardiac pathology using focused TOE
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Generic skills

  • Improved analytical and interpretive skills
  • Improved procedural skills for students who select a practical subject
  • Enhanced time utilisation
  • Improved written skills and problem-solving skills

Last updated: 8 November 2024