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I am an anesthesia-trained intensivist who runs a mixed medical/sugical ICU at a community hospital. I recently did a critical care fellowship and have a basic PTE certification from the National Board of Echocardiography. I occasionally do TEEs in my ICU and recently I have run into static from one of the cardiologists at my hospital. This cardiologist does not think that non-cardiologists should do TEEs and is trying to convince the administration of this.
I am wondering if anyone out there has any similar experiences?
I am no cowboy and if I had any questions about my findings, or if any of my findings would lead to a potentially dangerous invasive procedure, I would not hesitate to either have a cardiologist read or repeat my exam to confirm my findings.
I am wondering if anyone out there has any similar experiences?
I am no cowboy and if I had any questions about my findings, or if any of my findings would lead to a potentially dangerous invasive procedure, I would not hesitate to either have a cardiologist read or repeat my exam to confirm my findings.
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