The Implementation of a Preoperative Transthoracic Echocardiography Consult Service by Anesthesiologists. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shillcutt, Sasha K.; Walsh, Daniel P.; Thomas, Walker R.; Lyden, Elizabeth; Brakke, Tara R.; Ellis, Sheila J.; Lisco, Steven J.; Markin, Nicholas W.
• Is Part Of: Anesthesia & analgesia. Volume 125:Number 5(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesia; Anesthesiology; Analgesia; Analgesics; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000002156
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-2999

Abstract

Abstract : We describe a preoperative transthoracic echocardiography consult service led by anesthesiologists. The implementation process and the patient cohort are described. Preoperative transthoracic echocardiographic examinations were mostly performed in patients undergoing intermediate- or high-risk noncardiac surgery and in patients with a higher calculated mortality risk. All transthoracic echocardiographic examinations were interpreted by anesthesiologists. Abstract : Published ahead of print June 20, 2017.