• Pediatric cardiology · May 2009

    Optimal head position during transesophageal echocardiographic probe insertion for pediatric patients weighing up to 10 kg.

    • Christopher R Mart and Kerry L Rosen.
    • Primary Children's Medical Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA. christopher.mart@ihc.com
    • Pediatr Cardiol. 2009 May 1;30(4):441-6.

    AbstractNo data exists for the optimal head position during transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) probe insertion in children. Turning the head to the side closes the ipsilateral pyriform sinus and dilates the contralateral pyriform sinus, theoretically making probe insertion safer and easier. In this study, 94 children (weight, 5 kg), II (weight, 4-5 kg), and III (weight, <4 kg). The difference was statistically significant only for subgroup III (p = 0.0001). Insertion failed in four children with the head in the midline position but was successful when the head was turned leftward. Children undergoing TEE who weigh less than 10 kg should have the head positioned to the side rather than in the midline position during probe insertion. If insertion is unsuccessful or difficult with the head in the midline position, the authors recommend turning the head to the side and reattempting probe insertion.

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