Impact of TEE Monitoring in Intensive Care
Author Information
Author(s): Hastings HM, Roth SL
Primary Institution: ImaCor, Garden City, NY, USA
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the clinical and economic impact of hemodynamic monitoring using the ImaCor TEE monitoring system in intensive care.
Conclusion
TEE monitoring has the potential to improve hemodynamic management and reduce hospital charges.
Supporting Evidence
- In postcardiac surgery patients, surgical re-exploration was avoided in 11% of cases.
- In general ICU patients, fluid and pressor administration was changed in 41% of cases.
- Estimated hospital charges were reduced by $12,000 per postcardiac surgery patient.
- Estimated hospital charges were reduced by $7,400 per general ICU patient.
Takeaway
Using a special heart monitor can help doctors make better decisions and save money on hospital bills.
Methodology
The ImaCor system was used to monitor postcardiac surgery patients and general ICU patients, with effects on management recorded and analyzed retrospectively.
Limitations
Further study is needed to confirm the findings.
Participant Demographics
46 postcardiac surgery patients and 68 general ICU patients from multiple institutions.
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