title: A minimum dataset for a standard transoesphageal echocardiogram: a guideline protocol from the British Society of Echocardiography.
abstract: A systematic approach to transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) is essential to ensure that no pathology is missed during a study. In addition, a standardised approach facilitates the education and training of operators and is helpful when reviewing studies performed in other departments or by different operators. This document produced by the British Society of Echocardiography aims to provide a framework for a standard TOE study. In addition to a minimum dataset, the layout proposes a recommended sequence in which to perform a comprehensive study. It is recommended that this standardised approach is followed when performing TOE in all clinical settings, including intraoperative TOE to ensure important pathology is not missed. Consequently, this document has been prepared with the direct involvement of the Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists (ACTA).
authors.affiliation: University Hospital of Wales , Cardiff , UK.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wheeler
authors.affiliation: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust , Birmingham , UK.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Steeds
authors.affiliation: Papworth Hospital , Cambridge , UK.
authors.forename: Bushra
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rana
authors.affiliation: York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , York , UK.
authors.forename: Gill
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wharton
authors.affiliation: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust , Birmingham , UK.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , York , UK.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.affiliation: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chambers
authors.affiliation: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust , Portsmouth , UK.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: Barts Heart Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust , London , UK.
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.affiliation: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: O'Gallagher
authors.affiliation: Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals , Liverpool , UK.
authors.forename: Vishal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sharma
keywords: 2D echocardiography; guidelines; trans-oesophageal echocardiography