Oesphageal Doppler Probes – TrueVue Workbook

This quiz is created within the Deltex Learning Academy. In order to answer the questions, you must read the Oesophageal Doppler probes section 3 of the Workbook 9051-5401 Issue 8 on the following link: Workbook (Or visit www.deltex-academy.com and select Education - TrueVue Workbook)

Name

Hospital Name

What is the procedure for focussing the probe?

Using correct depth markers as a guide, withdraw and rotate probe until descending aortic waveform is located

Insert probe and turn volume up to listen for the "whipcrack" descending aortic sound, ensuring the loudest sharpest sound is heard

Both of the above

Neither of the above

None

Why is it suggested that the probe is inserted as soon as possible after Intubation?

Allows the probe to settle and creates a good mucous bond

Allows for fluid challenges to be given immediately

Allows for the patient to be moved into theatre quickly

None

Which depth markers are used for oral insertion?

1-2

2-3

3 and above

None

Which depth markers are used for nasal insertion?

1-2

2-3

3 and above

None

What should the descending aortic waveform sound like?

Whip crack

Yappy dog

Heartbeat

None

What is the optimal colour of a descending aortic waveform?

Yellow/ white along edges and orange centre

Green/yellow along edges and dark centre

Orange/ white along edges and dark centre

None

Time's up

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